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PARTS USED
Dried or fresh aerial parts
NATIVE REGIONS
South-central Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, Iran, and Central Asia
PREPARATIONS
Tincture, extract, infusion, essential oil
Melissa officinalis
COMMON NAMES
Lemon Balm, balm mint, sweet balm
Lamiaceae
FAMILY
Primary Constituents
Citral (Aldehyde)
Polyphenolics
Triterpenic acids
Volatile oil (very low amounts)
Therapeutic Actions
anticancer | antimicrobial | anxiolytc | sedative |
antidepressant | antinociceptive | hypoglycemic | spasmolyhtic |
anti-epileptic | antioxidant | hypolipidemic | |
anti-inflammatory | antiviral (topically) | neuroprotective |
Common Uses
Emotional support
Nervous system support
Migraines (when mixed with Feverfew)
Cold & flu support
Digestive support
Contraindications & Safety
May interfere with thyroid hormones
Safety has not been conclusively determined during pregnancy and lactation but is considered safe based on existing research
For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
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