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Melissa officinalis (tropical)
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
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Tropical variety of lemon balm naturalized in Latin America and used in Mexican and Caribbean folk medicine for anxiety, digestive complaints, and fever.
Tropical variety of lemon balm naturalized in Latin America and used in Mexican and Caribbean folk medicine for anxiety, digestive complaints, and fever. Key active compounds include rosmarinic acid, citral, geraniol.
rosmarinic acid, along with citral and geraniol, are the primary bioactive compounds in Lemon Balm Toronjil. These compounds influences GABAergic neurotransmission, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Anxiolytic activity
Supported by clinical evidence; more large-scale trials would strengthen findings
Antispasmodic effects
Supported by clinical evidence; more large-scale trials would strengthen findings
Antiviral properties
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Sedative action
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anxiety
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Digestive complaints
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Fever
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Heart palpitations
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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