The therapeutic properties of Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.): Reviewing novel findings and medical indications

被引：23
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作者：
Swiader, Katarzyna [1 ]
Startek, Katarzyna
Wijaya, Christofora Hanny [2 ]
机构：
[1] Warsaw Univ Life Sci SGGW, Inst Human Nutr Sci, Warsaw, Poland
[2] Bogor Agr Univ, IPB, Dept Food Sci & Technol, Bogor, Indonesia
来源：
JOURNAL OF APPLIED BOTANY AND FOOD QUALITY | 2019年 / 92卷
关键词：
Lemon balm; Melissa officinalis L; therapeutic; herb; health usage; DOUBLE-BLIND; VALERIAN/LEMON BALM; OXIDATIVE STRESS; ESSENTIAL OIL; LEAF EXTRACT; EFFICACY; ANXIETY; MEMORY; RATS;
D O I：
10.5073/JABFQ.2019.092.044
中图分类号：
Q94 [植物学];
学科分类号：
071001 ;
摘要：
Melissa officinalis, a perennial plant in the family Lamiacae, known as lemon balm, is a popular herb with multiple therapeutic properties. Significant content of active compounds (including rosmarinic acid) is reported to be responsible for the broad health effects of lemon balm. Melissa officinalis has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antidepressant activities. It can be used in the treatment of sleep disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and obesity as well as in ophthalmology, gynaecology, oncology, gastroenterology and cardiology. This review includes literature on the chemical composition of Melissa officinalis and the possibilities of its use in medicine as well as functional food. Furthermore, the side effects and the contraindications to the usage of this herb were summarized.
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