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Research supports the use of lemon balm as a daily tonic for a range of ailments, including digestive issues and anxiety, writes Phil Rasmussen, medical herbalist and pharmacist
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) grows really well in my garden, and also in the wild in various locations around New Zealand and other countries.
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- Kennedy DO, Little W, Scholey AB. Attenuation of laboratory-induced stress in humans after acute administration of Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm). Psychosom Med 2004;66(4):607–13.
- Kennedy DO, Wake G, Savelev S, et al. Modulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration of single doses of Melissa officinalis (Lemon balm) with human CNS nicotinic and muscarinic receptor-binding properties. Neuropsychopharmacology 2003;28(10):1871–81.
- Cases J, Ibarra A, Feuillère N, et al. Pilot trial of Melissa officinalis L. leaf extract in the treatment of volunteers suffering from mild-to-moderate anxiety disorders and sleep disturbances. Med J Nutrition Metab 2011;4(3):211–18.
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