Lemon balm
EMA monograph covers traditional use for mild symptoms of mental stress.
Why
EMA monograph covers traditional use for mild symptoms of mental stress. Gentle anxiolytic with RCT support for mood and cognitive performance under stress.
How it works
Rosmarinic acid inhibits GABA transaminase, raising synaptic GABA levels and producing mild anxiolytic effect.
Expected onset · Acute effect within 1–2 hours for subjective calm; cumulative effect over 2–4 weeks
How to take
Dosage
As tea: 1.5–4.5 g of dried leaf in 150 ml hot water, several times daily (EMA). As capsule extract: 300–600 mg standardised extract 1–3 times daily.
Timing
Daytime for stress; evening dose for sleep-supportive use
Safety
Evidence
EMA HMPC monograph registers Melissa officinalis leaf as a Traditional Herbal Medicinal Product for the relief of mild symptoms of mental stress and to aid sleep: traditional-use registration, not full clinical authorisation. Small RCTs report acute anxiolytic and cognitive effects but the modern trial base is thin.
Where to get it
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