Lemon Balm for Insomnia
A StrongBased on 19 studies (3 meta-analyses, 2 RCTs) with 933 total participants. 16/19 studies show positive effects.
Key Statistics
19
Studies
933
Participants
Positive
Grade
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
Commonly Used Dosages
- sleep:
- 300-600 mg extract, before bed
Upper limit: Not established
Dosages Studied in Research
| Dosage | Продолжительность | Effect | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | 51 |
| various homoeopathic remedies (complex homoeopathy, Melissa officinalis 12C, individualised homoeopa | -- | Positive | 451 |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| 200 mg twice daily (400 mg/day) for 3 weeks | 3 weeks | Positive | 100 |
| not specified | -- | Positive | -- |
| varies by product and study | -- | Mixed | -- |
| 0.4% or 0.8% ALS-L1023 (Melissa officinalis extract) in diet | 16 weeks | Positive | -- |
Best taken: 30-60 minutes before bed
Safety & Side Effects
Reported Side Effects
- ⚠ Nausea
- ⚠ Abdominal pain
- ⚠ Dizziness
- ⚠ Wheezing (rare allergic reaction)
Known Interactions
- ● Thyroid medications — lemon balm may inhibit TSH binding
- ● Sedatives — additive calming effects
- ● Glaucoma medications — may affect intraocular pressure
Tolerable upper intake: Not established
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