adaptogenEVIDENCEBUSOTC
Lemon Balm
aka Melissa officinalis
Melissa officinalis — calming herb with mild AChE inhibition and GABA-A modulation.
Dose range300–600mg
Half-life—h
Onset—min
Safety5/5medium evidence base
Mechanism of action
Inhibits GABA transaminase (raising GABA). Mild AChE inhibition.
Benefits
Anxiety
EVIDENCEBMultiple small RCTs.
Cognitive function
EVIDENCEBKennedy 2003.
Side effects
- Mild sedationuncommonmild
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