🍋 Sleep · Moderate evidence
Lemon Balm
Anxiety · sleep · cognitive calm · IBS. People take it for:
- Anxiety and stress reduction
- Sleep quality improvement
- Cognitive calmness
- IBS and digestive calm
- Antiviral properties (herpes)
Why it works
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a gentle anxiolytic and sleep aid that inhibits GABA breakdown. Particularly effective when combined with valerian for sleep.
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How to take Lemon Balm
Best time to take
1–2 hours before bed or during stressful periods
Suggested dose
300–600mg extract; often combined with valerian
Side effects and risks
- Very safe
- May cause mild sedation
- Possible thyroid interaction at high doses
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