Lemon Balm

Category: adaptogen

Aliases: Melissa officinalis

Pharmacological Mechanism

Leaf extract with rosmarinic acid + citronellal as named actives. Anxiolytic + mild sedative — modest GABA-T inhibition contributes to anxiolysis. Often paired with valerian or theanine in sleep formulations.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 2h

Dosing Guidelines

Target Organ Systems