herb
Lemon Balm
TL;DR
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a calming herb from the mint family with GABAergic and serotonergic activity. Active compounds include rosmarinic acid, eugenol, and citral.
Overview
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a calming herb from the mint family with GABAergic and serotonergic activity. Active compounds include rosmarinic acid, eugenol, and citral. Clinical trials demonstrate anxiolytic, cognitive-enhancing, and sleep-promoting effects. Often combined with valerian for synergistic calming.
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Source · MoodStack database
Compound forms
Lemon Balm comes in several molecular forms. Each absorbs and acts differently.
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract
Melissa officinalis extract
Bioavailability
35%
Typical dose
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Benefits
- Anxiety reduction
- Cognitive enhancement
- Sleep improvement
- Antiviral
- Thyroid modulation
Dose guide
Common dose
300-600 mg extract daily, or 2-4 cups tea
Typical range
300–600 mg
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