Lemon balm is an herb that can help support good health and smells great! There are a variety of benefits that have been linked to lemon balm and here they are.
Health benefits of lemon balm include:
Calms your mind
Lemon balm has been used to promote relaxation for centuries
Promotes good sleep
A clinical trial was able to show that lemon balm can improve sleep for menopausal women.
Improves alertness
In addition to calming the mind, lemon balm can improve brain function that will improve alertness.
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Improves memory
The studies are preliminary but there is some evidence that in a clinical study lemon balm could improve memory function.
Contains antioxidants
Examples of the antioxidants in lemon balm include eugenol and rosmarinic acid as well as ferulic acid, caffeic acid, and quercetin.
Supports liver function
The liver is essential for detoxification. Phytochemicals in lemon balm can promote healthy liver function including the activation of detoxification enzymes
Supports heart function
A recent clinical trial has found that the ejection fraction (heart pumping power) is improved with lemon balm. Read here about how the study was done for more information.
Some of the phytochemicals in lemon balm include eugenol and rosmarinic acid which are found in other Mediterranean herbs.
One benefit of rosmarinic acid is that is can improve allergy symptoms as shown in this clinical trial.
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