Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a member of the mint family, is considered a calming herb.
It has been used to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort from indigestion (including gas and bloating, as well as colic).
Today, lemon balm is often combined with other calming, soothing herbs, such as valerian, chamomile, and hops, to promote relaxation. It is also used in creams to treat cold sores (oral herpes).
The following are some of the possible effects of lemon balm and the studies that investigate those claims
Gastrointestinal ProblemsThere is growing evidence that lemon balm can help treat symptoms of dyspepsia (upset stomach), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and acid reflux (heartburn). In addition to rosmarinic acid, lemon balm contains citral, citronellal, linalool, geraniol, and beta-caryophyllene, each of which may help relieve muscle spasms and gas.
InsomniaIn the same way it relieves anxiety, rosmarinic acid is believed to improve sleep in people with insomnia. Insomnia and sleep apnea, often accompanied by depression and anxiety, are common features of menopause
AnxietyLemon balm may be used to help reduce anxiety, according to a small study published in the journal Nutrients
Key Features
Helps you sleep well
Digestive Aid and Constipatino remedy
Helps with Anxiety
Helps with Nervousness
Soothes PMS Symptoms
Manages an Overactive thyroid
Antibacterial that fights candida
