Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis herb used in teas and extracts for calming, sleep, and cognitive claims. Small acute studies report preparation- and dose-specific effects, including both favorable mood findings and slower performance on some timed tasks. Product chemistry and clinical evidence remain heterogeneous.
Pharmacokinetic model
A route-level PK model for lemon balm is being prepared from published data. Dosing references, studies, and documented interactions are below; the app catalog is updated as models are validated.
Key facts
- Category
- Herb
- Suggested cadence
- once daily
Research behind this entry
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Clinical Efficacy and Tolerability of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) in Psychological Well-Being: A Review
Review found preliminary signals for calming, mood, cognition, and sleep but emphasized heterogeneous preparations and the need for larger, rigorous randomized trials. Several authors reported industry affiliations,…
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Modulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration of single doses of Melissa officinalis
Double-blind crossover study gave 20 healthy young participants three single doses of one dried-leaf preparation or placebo. The highest dose increased calmness and selected memory scores, while lower doses were…
2 published studies referenced in the app, each with a plain-language summary.