admin (Admin) Admin Posts: 43   naturopathy and anxiety? by admin 8 Months ago Is naturopathic medicine effective in the treatment of anxiety? Please login to reply. admin (Admin) Admin Posts: 43   Re:naturopathy and anxiety? by admin 8 Months ago Preliminary human evidence has been published that supports the use of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) for anxiety. In a large case series that included 1,599 patients with symptoms of anxiety, a combination of lemon balm and valerian (Valeriana officinalis) was found to improve symptoms of anxiety, including nervousness, fatigue, and sleep disturbances in over 90% of the patients. Although only mild side effects were reported, caution is advised when taking lemon balm supplements as numerous adverse effects including drowsiness and drug interactions are possible. Please login to reply.