Reduces stress and improves calm
- Pilot trial of Melissa officinalis L. leaf extract in mild to moderate anxiety (2011)
- Modulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration of Melissa officinalis (2003)
Melissa officinalis · Lamiaceae
Reduces stress and improves calm Evidence rated moderate (d = 0.62).
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Reduces stress and improves calm
Reduces stress and improves calm Evidence is rated moderate with an effect size of d=0.62. See the Evidence section above for cited sources.
Typical adult dose: 300–600 mg as Standardized capsule. See the Dosage table for all forms. Always start at the lower end.
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See the alternatives section above — we list other species with documented effects on Stress & anxiety, ranked by evidence quality.
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