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Summary:Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is an herb with a lemon scent native to southern Europe. The plant has been used for centuries in various cultures internationally. Lemon balm has been used for its tranquilizing properties in Portuguese folk medicine and for anticancer properties in Cuban folk medicine.Scientific Evidence:Uses These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare .... Read more

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Herpes Viruses

Lemon balm for Herpes Viruses
Lemon balm: Several clinical studies have reported that a topical preparation of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) heals sores associated with oral herpes (herpes simplex type 1). More studies are needed ....

 

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Gastrointestinal Symptoms of HIV

Lemon balm for Gastrointestinal Symptoms of HIV
Lemon balm : Several clinical studies have reported that a topical preparation of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) heals sores associated with oral herpes (herpes simplex type 1). More studies are needed ....

 

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Dementia

Lemon balm for Dementia
Lemon balm: Clinical data suggest that the use of standardized lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) extract has some effect on particular self-reported measures of mood and cognition through cholinergic activities. More ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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AIDS Dementia Complex

Lemon balm for AIDS Dementia Complex
Lemon balm : Limited data are available supporting the use of lemon balm as a treatment of agitation in dementia patients. Additional studies are necessary before a conclusion can be drawn.Clinical ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Anxiety Disorders

Lemon balm for Anxiety Disorders
Lemon balm: 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 ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Lemon Balm and Anxiety
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Aromatherapy May Improve Mood but Will Not Make You Better

www.medicalnewstoday.com

Lemon oil may improve your mood but it will not have any physiological effect on stress, pain control, blood pressure, and wound healing, say the researchers from US. Although aromatherapy has strong placebo effects, it can not be used in lieu of medications.

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