HERB PROFILE · EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE

Lemon Balm

Botanical nameMelissa officinalis

Plant part usedLeaf and stem

Important safety information: May add to sedatives; theoretical thyroid interaction—seek advice with thyroid disease/medicine.

Herbal actions

Anxiolytic
mild sedative
carminative
antiviral topically

Traditional and practitioner uses

These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.

Mild stress and restlessness
Sleep support
Stress-related indigestion

Main constituents

Rosmarinic acid, citral, citronellal, flavonoids

Preparation overview

Tea: Covered infusion. Steep covered to retain volatile oils.

Liquid extract reference: 1:5

Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.

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