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Visit her at her blog or on Instagram She began her career in online business support publishing before migrating to medical and healthcare content in 2016 but it may also benefit the heart and other body systems is a lemon-scented mint plant native to Europe Where the plant is grown can affect the specific compounds it contains Read on to learn more about this plant’s possible health benefits Lemon balm is said to relieve symptoms of stress and help you relax A 2022 review notes that compounds in lemon balm may also have a relaxing or sedative effect The authors summarized older studies where concentrated forms of lemon balm helped reduce anxiety in people who underwent laboratory-induced stress Another 2022 review of research notes that lemon balm extract has compounds that may reduce anxiety much of the research is based on test tube studies and studies in mice Additional research is still needed to understand if and how much these benefits may extend to people Lemon balm may have beneficial neurological effects. Older research, as reported in a 2022 review most studies on these effects in human participants were small The authors of a 2021 review of the cardioprotective effects of lemon balm in mice suggest that lemon balm contains compounds that may reduce oxidative stress Oxidative stress may worsen or increase the risk of certain diseases Many studies highlighted in this review were conducted on animals Additional high quality studies in human participants are still needed to support lemon balm’s benefit on oxidative stress While more research is still needed, lemon balm’s calming effects may help promote better sleep A 2019 study in 80 people who underwent coronary bypass surgery and took 500 mg of lemon balm leaves three times daily for 7 days determined that 54% of the participants had improvements in sleep and 49% had improvements in anxiety levels The authors noted that the changes in participants’ sleep quality were significant compared to a control group Another 2019 study in children suggests that lemon balm may also have a benefit in treating teeth grinding during sleep Additional studies are still needed to support using lemon balm for sleep disorders Lemon balm contains antiviral properties that may help protect against herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), the virus that causes cold sores A 2023 review of research suggests that it may prevent the virus from binding to cells in the body and replicating It may even be effective for acyclovir-resistant strains of HSV-1 or virus strains that are resistant to an antiviral medication The authors noted that lemon balm cream helped prevent the virus cells from multiplying this research is based on test tube studies so more research is needed to determine whether lemon balm is effective against HSV-1 in humans People have historically used lemon balm as a traditional remedy for digestive issues A 2023 study that conducted both test tube and animal experiments sought to understand the reason for the possible benefit Their study in rats suggests that ethanolic extract and phenolic compounds in lemon balm may have gastroprotective properties against alcohol-induced ulcers and anti-inflammatory properties Consuming lemon balm may help protect against future alcohol-induced ulcers additional studies in humans are still needed Lemon balm may have cardioprotective benefits, according to a 2021 review of research It may help reduce heart palpitations and benefit levels of: The authors of the 2021 review note that additional research in humans is needed to determine dosage Researchers are currently investigating lemon balm’s potential for other health conditions It has antiviral properties that may target the viral activity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits but researchers are still examining whether these benefits can help specific health conditions in humans Lemon balm is likely safe in the amount consumed in food or tea However, some people may report side effects from taking lemon balm as a supplement Possible side effects of consumption of lemon balm may include: Consuming lemon balm with food may offset side effects Lemon balm should only be used for a short period There isn’t a lot of research beyond its use for 8 weeks you may experience additional adverse effects You should talk with your doctor before using lemon balm if you’re taking: It’s best to talk with a doctor before using lemon balm in people who: While more research into its benefits is still needed lemon balm shows some promise when used along with other doctor-prescribed treatments for certain health conditions Before using lemon balm or any other herbal remedy it’s best to talk with your doctor about the potential benefits and risks based on your health history Growing lemon balm or using dried leaves for tea is likely to have little risk or other commercially prepared supplements or herbs it’s best to choose a reputable company that submits its products for third-party verification The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not monitor herbs and supplements you may find it beneficial to keep a journal where you note any improvements you notice or side effects It may also be helpful to keep track of the time you take lemon balm Read about how to choose quality supplements. 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The history-making distinction was reached after the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) authorized the Cidreira Elebrás (70 MW) farms in Tramandaí The wind farm is the fiftieth Elebrás Cidreira in Brazil and part of the Incentive Program for Alternative Sources of Energy (PROINFA) With 31 turbines, the new plant is operated by Elebrás Projetos and owned by Grupo EDP Brazil now has 1,006 MW of installed capacity approved representing 0.87 percent of the country's total installed capacity of 115 GW A total of 429 projects in wind energy have registered for the upcoming auction of wind power capacity amounting to 10.9 GW The country also has another 927 MW under construction Reaching a new peak in installed capacity was only one of the recent wind energy developments highlighted by the wind association it wasn’t even the only news coming out of Brazil related to clean wind power Alstom has signed a contract worth nearly €200 million to build and service three wind farms in Brazil for Brasventos S.A. Eletrobras Eletronorte and Eletrobras Furnas The wind farms will be located in Rio Grande do Norte State (northeast region) with a forecast production of 580,000 MWh per year enough to power more than 100,000 households and save more than 300,000 tonnes of CO2 per year The scope of the order includes the supply installation and commissioning and long-term servicing of ECO 86 wind turbines The wind farms will be equipped with a system enabling local and remote access to wind turbine data for optimized operation and maintenance The wind turbine generators will be manufactured in a new manufacturing plant in Bahia combined with partial supplies from a plant in Buñuel The wind farms will feature Alstom´s ECO 86 wind turbines ideally suited for the region's medium to high wind conditions and complex coastal terrain In other news, Enel Green Power (EGP) was awarded with 90 MW of capacity in the public tender held in Brazil to promote wind power The company was awarded the contract based on three projects with very high wind potential and a capacity factor of around 50 percent This means that the wind turbines will be able to generate power for approximately twice the European average The contract was awarded via an auction through which only 528 MW out of around 7,000 MW authorized were awarded Primavera and Sao Judas -- the names of these three EGP projects -- will be able to generate over 390,000 MWh per year The wind farms will be constructed in the Brazilian state of Bahia and will enjoy incentives targeted at infrastructure development EGP also gained the right to sign a 20-year contract to sell the electricity generated by the three plants through Brazil's Chamber of Electrical Energy Commercialization at a price indexed 100% to Brazilian inflation Finally – at least in terms of Brazil – it has been announced that the Spanish company Gestamp Wind signed eleven projects worth €400 million ($574 million) to bid in Brazil which has participated since 2008 in eight projects in the South American country will participate in the bidding for wind power plants held next July the Brazilian government through the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) the projects represent more than 260 megawatts of wind power for the country Largest wind farm in Argentina’s Buenos Aires province the first steps of what will be the installation of a wind farm located in the Argentine District of Tornquist bordering the District of Bahía Blanca are being taken The project will be the largest wind farm in the Province of Buenos Aires with projections to be the largest in the country A total 50 windmills of 2.1 MW each will occupy the 1000 hectares land The project belongs to a private initiative SAPEM ENERSA Society (Santiago del Estero Energy Corporation with State Participation) signed the construction contract with IMPSA Argentina for the construction of a wind farm in the town of El Jume The project will consist of 4 turbine wind turbines of 2.1 MW each which will be mounted on towers of 85 mt height with a blade length 43mt adding a total installed capacity of 8.4 MW commissioning and operation and maintenance of wind power plant Peru’s Marcona wind farm progresses Peru’s General Directorate of Environmental Affairs Energy (DGAAE) approved the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of a proposed wind farm and transmission line in the Marcona district in the province of Ica Nazca region includes the installation and commissioning of 16 wind turbines of 2 MW making a total of 32 MW; the installation of a substation delivery; and installation of Transmission Line (TL) of 220 kV and 31 miles long The transmission line project will have 102 high-voltage towers spaced every 300 meters to move the energy to the substation of San Juan de Marcona and supply the national grid Latin American Wind Energy Association