Melissa officinalis L.–A review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology

A Shakeri, A Sahebkar, B Javadi - Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2016 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Melissa officinalis L. is a medicinal plant that has long
been used in different ethno-medical systems especially in the European Traditional …

[HTML][HTML] Medicinal plants used for anxiety, depression, or stress treatment: An update

M Kenda, N Kočevar Glavač, M Nagy… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental disorders, which are on the rise worldwide, are
indications that pharmacological therapy can have serious adverse effects, which is why …

Anxiolytic and antidepressive potentials of rosmarinic acid: A review with a focus on antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects

A Dahchour - Pharmacological Research, 2022 - Elsevier
Depression and anxiety are the most prevalent neuropsychiatric disorders that have
emerged as global health concerns. Anxiolytic and antidepressant drugs, such as …

Melissa officinalis L: A Review Study With an Antioxidant Prospective

S Miraj, Rafieian-Kopaei… - Journal of evidence-based …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
Melissa officinalis is a plant cultivated in some parts of Iran. The leaves of lemon balm,
Melissa officinalis L (Lamiaceae), are used in Iranian folk medicine for their digestive …

The effects of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) on depression and anxiety in clinical trials: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

J Ghazizadeh, S Sadigh‐Eteghad, W Marx… - Phytotherapy …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
A systematic review and a meta‐analytic approach were considered to investigate the
effects of lemon balm as a medicinal herb on anxiety and depression in clinical trials and its …

[Retracted] Phytochemical Constituents, Biological Activities, and Health‐Promoting Effects of the Melissa officinalis

J Sharifi-Rad, C Quispe, J Herrera-Bravo… - Oxidative Medicine …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Medicinal plants are being used worldwide for centuries for their beneficial properties. Some
of the most popular medicinal plants belong to the Melissa genus, and different health …

GABA‐modulating phytomedicines for anxiety: A systematic review of preclinical and clinical evidence

K Savage, J Firth, C Stough, J Sarris - Phytotherapy Research, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Anxiety disorders are chronic and functionally disabling conditions with high psychological
stress, characterised by cognitive symptoms of excessive worry and focus difficulties and …

[HTML][HTML] An updated review on the properties of Melissa officinalis L.: Not exclusively anti-anxiety

W Zam, C Quispe, J Sharifi-Rad, MD López… - Frontiers in Bioscience …, 2022 - imrpress.com
Melissa officinalis L. is a plant of the Lamiaceae family known in numerous countries for its
medicinal activities. This plant has been used since ancient times to treat different disorders …

[HTML][HTML] Medicinal plants and their impact on the gut microbiome in mental health: A systematic review

EM Pferschy-Wenzig, MR Pausan… - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: Various neurocognitive and mental health-related conditions have been
associated with the gut microbiome, implicating a microbiome–gut–brain axis (MGBA). The …

The effects of Melissa officinalis supplementation on depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep disorder in patients with chronic stable angina

H Haybar, AZ Javid, MH Haghighizadeh… - Clinical nutrition …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Despite advances in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases in recent
decades, patients experience high levels of depression, anxiety, stress, and insomnia. Since …