Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a well-known calming herb used to treat various brain disorders. It is a mild sedative beneficial in maintaining blood pressure and proper blood circulation. This is a Mint Family iike mint, spearmint motherwort and bugleweed
Lemon Balm also offers antidepressant and anxiolytic (anxiety-relieving) effects. It is a restorative herb that helps to soothe stress, supporting you to align to a calm state while at the same time improving alertness, focus, and mood.
A small study was done lkooking at it seffect of mood. A clinical trial of a double-blind, placebo-controlled, balanced cross-over experiment on 18 volunteers suggests that participants’ cognitive performance increased at a 600 mg dose of lemon balm. The study further suggests the potential of lemon balm in mitigating the effects of stress.
I also use Lemon Bam for managing an overactive thyroid ( Hyperthyroidism/Graves) In conventional medicine, the drug Tapazole is used. I use Lemon Balm with Motherwort and Bugleweed to help the effects of an over active thyroid and the thyroid levels , as TSH, free T3 and free T4
I find this herb just as effective as Tapazole. Lemon balm makes a relaxing tea with Skullcap to relax and sleep.
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