Melissa officinalis (Not traditionally classified in Ayurveda)
Melissa officinalis, commonly known as Lemon Balm, is a perennial herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to south-central Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. While it has a long history of traditional use in various herbal medicine systems, mod...
Botanical name: Melissa officinalis.
Classical attributes
- Virya: []
- Vipaka: []
Dosha effects
- vata: balancing
- kapha: decreasing
- pitta: balancing
Clinical evidence
Multiple randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews demonstrate Melissa officinalis to be effective in reducing anxiety and stress, improving sleep quality, enhancing cognitive function, and exhibiting antiviral activity against herpes simplex virus. Evidence also supports its use for digestive issues like functional dyspepsia and IBS.