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

Ghazizadeh, J., Sadigh-Eteghad, S., Marx, W., Fakhari, A. and others · Phytotherapy Research · 2021

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Abstract

This systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials found that lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) significantly reduced depression and anxiety symptoms, supporting its sedative/anxiolytic use.

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Lemon balmbee balmsweet balmMelissa officinalis

How to cite

Ghazizadeh, J., Sadigh-Eteghad, S., Marx, W., Fakhari, A. and others (2021) 'The effects of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) on depression and anxiety in clinical trials: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Phytotherapy Research, 35(12), pp. 6690-6705. doi:10.1002/ptr.7252

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