Lemon Balm
Benefits of Lemon Balm
- Relaxation
- Digestion
- Emotional wellbeing
- Form: Extract
- Where it's from: Europe
What is Lemon Balm?
Also known as Melissa officinalis, Lemon Balm is a perennial plant that belongs to the mint family and has a naturally mild lemon aroma. Lemon Balm has historically been used in cooking and in traditional herbal practice in European countries, the Mediterranean region, and countries in the Middle East, including for digestion. As an essential oil, Lemon Balm has a sweet scent that is both refreshing and relaxing at the same time.
What does the research say about Lemon Balm?
A review of its traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology brings much of the research on Lemon Balm together. It contains a wide range of active plant compounds, several of which have antioxidant activity, and it is still being studied for these compounds.
Laboratory research has looked at how lemon balm extract affects GABA transaminase, an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter GABA, and studies of foods containing lemon balm have looked at its effects on measures of stress and mood.
Why it's in PeriMenoFriend®
Lemon Balm contains antioxidants, flavonoids and phenolic acids and modulates several biochemical pathways.
Anxiety and mood regulation: Lemon Balm possesses anxiolytic effects and improves mood stability.1 It enhances the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which inhibits excessive neuronal firing in the brain. Increased GABA promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety and improves mood. Lemon Balm modulates the HPA axis, which plays an essential role in the body’s stress response.
Sleep quality: As Lemon Balm enhances the activity of (GABA), it is beneficial for women who are struggling with sleep. This, combined with the reduction of cortisol, aids sleep induction and quality.
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