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=== Lemon Balm ===
'''Alternate Names:''' Melissa officinalis, Sweet Balm
==== Chart of Uses: ====
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Use'''
!'''Description'''
!'''Index'''
|-
|Stress and Anxiety Relief
|Helps reduce stress, promote relaxation, and ease symptoms of anxiety.
|<nowiki>{{ct:StressAnxietyRelief}}</nowiki>
|-
|Sleep Aid
|Improves sleep quality and helps with insomnia.
|<nowiki>{{ct:SleepAid}}</nowiki>
|-
|Digestive Health
|Eases indigestion, bloating, and upset stomach.
|<nowiki>{{ct:DigestiveHealth}}</nowiki>
|-
|Cognitive Function
|May enhance memory and focus by reducing stress and improving clarity.
|<nowiki>{{ct:CognitiveFunction}}</nowiki>
|-
|Antiviral Support
|Shows antiviral properties, especially against herpes simplex virus (HSV).
|<nowiki>{{ct:AntiviralSupport}}</nowiki>
|}
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==== Warnings: ====
# '''Allergic Reactions:''' Can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
# '''Drowsiness:''' Excessive use may cause drowsiness; avoid combining with sedatives.
# '''Drug Interactions:''' May interact with thyroid medications, sedatives, or antidepressants.
# '''Pregnancy/Breastfeeding:''' Use with caution and consult a healthcare provider.
# '''Thyroid Function:''' Prolonged use may interfere with thyroid hormone levels.
----
==== Active Compounds: ====
# '''Rosmarinic Acid:''' A powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound.
# '''Eugenol:''' Provides calming and antimicrobial effects.
# '''Tannins:''' Contribute to its antiviral and astringent properties.
# '''Flavonoids:''' Support stress relief and antioxidant activity.
----
==== Natural Sources: ====
* '''Lemon Balm Plant:''' The leaves of Melissa officinalis, commonly grown in gardens or available as tea, extracts, and capsules.

Revision as of 18:44, 30 January 2025

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Lemon Balm

Alternate Names: Melissa officinalis, Sweet Balm

Chart of Uses:

Use Description Index
Stress and Anxiety Relief Helps reduce stress, promote relaxation, and ease symptoms of anxiety. {{ct:StressAnxietyRelief}}
Sleep Aid Improves sleep quality and helps with insomnia. {{ct:SleepAid}}
Digestive Health Eases indigestion, bloating, and upset stomach. {{ct:DigestiveHealth}}
Cognitive Function May enhance memory and focus by reducing stress and improving clarity. {{ct:CognitiveFunction}}
Antiviral Support Shows antiviral properties, especially against herpes simplex virus (HSV). {{ct:AntiviralSupport}}

Warnings:

  1. Allergic Reactions: Can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
  2. Drowsiness: Excessive use may cause drowsiness; avoid combining with sedatives.
  3. Drug Interactions: May interact with thyroid medications, sedatives, or antidepressants.
  4. Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Use with caution and consult a healthcare provider.
  5. Thyroid Function: Prolonged use may interfere with thyroid hormone levels.

Active Compounds:

  1. Rosmarinic Acid: A powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound.
  2. Eugenol: Provides calming and antimicrobial effects.
  3. Tannins: Contribute to its antiviral and astringent properties.
  4. Flavonoids: Support stress relief and antioxidant activity.

Natural Sources:

  • Lemon Balm Plant: The leaves of Melissa officinalis, commonly grown in gardens or available as tea, extracts, and capsules.