Melissa officinalis

Herbal Actions

• Sedative
• Spasmolytic
• Antiviral
• Antidepressant
• Antianxiety
  
  

Used For

• Hyperthyroid conditions
• Insomnia & sleep disorders
• Stress, anxiety, & depression
• Flu and viral conditions
• Digestive Disorders (IBS, bloating, & wind)
• Topically for cold sores (Herpes Simplex Virus)
  
  

Avoid If…

You have a hypothyroid condition or are taking thyroid medication

References

• Blumenthal, M., & Busse, W. R. (1998). Expanded Commission E Monographs. Austin, Texas : Boston : American Botanical Council
• Haybar, H., Javid, A. Z., Haghighizdeh, M. H., Valizadeh, E., Mohaghegh, S. M. & Mohammadzadeh, A. (2018). The effects of Melissa officinalis supplementation on depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep disorder patients with chronic stable angina. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 26, 47-52.
• World Heath Organisation. (2004). WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants: Volume 2. World Health Organisation, Geneva.