| Scientific: | Melissa officinalis |
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| Other: | Lemon Balm |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
Gastrointestinal
• digestive complaints associated with a 'nervous stomach'
- dyspepsia
- colic
- irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
CNS
• insomnia
• anxiety
• stress
• nervous tension
• Alzheimer's Disease
Infection
• cold sores (topical application)
• shingles
Endocrine
• hyperthyroidism
• Graves' disease
• Carminative
• Antispasmodic
• Nervine
• Antidepressant (Mild)
• Antimicrobial
• Antiviral (E.g. Hsv )
• Volatile Oils
• Flavonoids
• Phenolic Acids
• Tincture (1:5 in 40% EtOH): 2-6 ml tid
• Liquid extract (1:1 in 45% EtOH): 1-4 ml tid
• Infusion (dried herb): 2-3 tsp tid
Generally considered safe when used as indicated.
Caution: Hypothyroidism; may potentially modulate thyroid functon.
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Brinker F. The Toxicology of Botanical Medicines, 3rd ed. Sandy, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications, 2000.
Felter HW, Lloyd JU. King's American Dispensatory. 1898. http://www.ibiblio.org/herbmed/eclectic/kings/main.html. Accessed: August 19, 2006.
Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.
Weiss RF. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers Ltd, 1988.
Williamson EM, ed. Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2002
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