Medicinal plants are being used worldwide for centuries for their beneficial properties. Some
of the most popular medicinal plants belong to the Melissa genus, and different health
beneficial effects have already been identified for this genus. Among these species, in
particular, the Melissa officinalis L. has been reported as having many biological activities,
such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, antitumour, antiviral, antiallergic, anti‐inflammatory, and
also flatulence inhibiting effects. The beneficial properties of the Melissa officinalis, also …

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