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Please enjoy this information on lemon balm made available through the generosity of Four Elements’ adoption.
Melissa officinalis is an herbaceous perennial in the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to the Mediterranean, southern Europe, and western Asia. Lemon balm is a calming herb used for tenseness, restlessness, irritability, as well as for digestive complaints and externally for cold sores.
Additional ABC Lemon Balm Resources
Lemon Balm monograph from The Complete German Commission E Monographs—Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines
Lemon Balm monograph from Herbal Medicines: Expanded Commission E Monographs
HerbClip reviews
Review of the Uses, Chemistry, and Pharmacology of Lemon Balm. HC# 071645-561, January 31, 2017
Supplementation with Lemon Balm Leaf Powder Improves Lipid Profiles in Patients with Borderline Hyperlipidemia. HC# 071611-560, January 13, 2017
Aqueous Lemon Balm Extract Alleviates Benigh Heart Palpitations. HC# 071556-537, January 29, 2016
Aromatherapy in the Treatment of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease with Agitation: Cochrane Review Update. HC# 041455-503, August 29, 2014
A Review of Phytochemicals that Enhance Human Brain Function. HC# 041154-429, July 29, 2011
Effective Herbal Remedies for Herpes Simplex Infections. HC# 060293-386, October 15, 2009
A Review of Sage, Lemon Balm, and Rosemary for Cognitive Function. HC# 010292-377, May 29, 2009
Exposition on Lemon Balm. HC# 100475-353, May 30, 2008
Read the press release on Four Element's adoption of Lemon Balm.
Contact us for more information on ABC's Adopt-an-Herb Program.