Summary for Lemon Balm

  • Scientific Name: Melissa officinalis
  • Indications: Oral: Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, colic, dementia, depression, hyperactivity, hyperthyroidism, insomnia, menstrual cramps, fevers, headache. Topical: genital herpes, herpes simplex, insect bites, insect repellent, muscle tension, skin irritation.
  • Synonym: Labiatae
  • Class: Carminative, Immunomodulator
  • Half-life: N/A
  • Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with:
    None known

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Page last updated 08/20/2025

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Incidence - Help

<1% 1‑5% 5‑10% 10‑15% 15‑20% 20‑30% >30%

Seriousness - Help

Hospitalization possible
Life threatening
Fatal

Warnings in other populations - Help

BreastfeedingBreast feeding

GeriatricGeriatric

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