BALM, LEMON

Lemon balm isa perennial herb with heart-shaped leaves that has been used for hundreds of years. Its scientific name is Melissa officinalis. Traditionally the herb has been used for Graves disease (see Chap. 51), asa sedative, arrtispasmodic, and an antiviral agent. When used topically, lemon balm has antiviral activity against herpes simplex virus(HSM). No adverse reactions have been reported when lemon balm is used topically. 

Lemon balm (balm, melissa, sweet balm) Melatonin Melissa officinalis Graves disease, sedative, antispasm odic, cold sores (topical) None significant. None significant. 

Kennedy DO, Scholey AB, Tildesley NTJ, Perry EK and Wesnes KA (2002b) Modulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration of single doses of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm). Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior, 72, 953-964. 

Castanea sativa (sweet chestnut) Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) Origanum vulgare (oregano)... 

Chamomile Lemon Balm Hops Catnip Skullcap Geranium Pharmacol. Animal beh. Animal beh. Pharmacol. Pharmacol. Animal beh. Pharmacol. Animal beh. Pharmacol. Animal beh. Pharmacol. Pharmacol. Pharmacol. Animal beh. Pharmacol. 

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is an upright flowering perennial, and a member of the mint family (Kowalchick and Hylton 1987). It is reputed... 

Patora, J. and Klimek, B., Flavonoids from lemon balm Melissa officinalis L., Lamiaceae), Acta Pol. Pharm., 59, 139, 2002. 

Other supplements having milder effects on sleep include kava, scullcap, chamomile, passion flower, lemon balm, and lavender. 

Boyadzhiev, L. and Dimitrova, V. (2006) Extraction and liquid membrane preconcentration of rosmarinic acid from lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.). Separation Science and Technology, 41,877. 

White ports vary in style, depending on the duration of maturation. When aged in oak barrels for many years, the wine acquires a golden color that resembles a very old tawny wine and picks up a nutty character from the wood (Mayson, 2003). White ports destined to be drunk young are crisp, with an intense bouquet that combines aromas of melons and peach, with hints of citrus fruit, camomile, and lemon balm flowers. In contrast, white ports aged in wood present a complex aroma of tropical fruits, such as pineapple and banana, with a touch of almond and vanilla. 

Lemon balm, common Melissa officinalis Flowering plant... 

Melissa officialis or lemon balm has a hydrolat with a lemony scent with a wide variety of both internal and external uses. Its culinary applications are widespread and other uses include skincare, insect bites, digestive disorders and menstrual problems. 

Iberogast contains extracts of bitter candy tuft, chamomile flower, peppermint leaves, caraway fruit, licorice root, lemon balm leaves, angelica root, celandine, and milk thistle fruit, and has been used to treat dyspepsia (168). In a systematic review, adverse events were rare and similar to those found with placebo (169). 

More evidence is needed to evaluate the use of valerian in children. One study using a combination product of valerian root extract and lemon balm leaf extract found that symptoms of dyssomnia or pathological restlessness might decrease in children under age 12 (27). 

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