Lemon Balm
Herb in the mint family; cognitive benefits found from consuming 1.6g (tea bag's worth) of dried lemon balm
Also known as: Melissa officinalis
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Lemon Balm may influence, based on the source research.
Improves
- Mild Cognitive Impairment1.6g (tea bag's worth) dried
Cognitive benefits found within hours of consuming 1.6g dried lemon balm
Source: How Not to Age
- Cognitive decline
Modulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration; combined extract pilot trial showed memory enhancement
Source: How Not to Age
Protects Against
- DNA Damage
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) reduced oxidative status and DNA damage in subjects exposed to long-term low-dose ionizing radiation.
Source: How Not to Die
Dosage Recommendations
Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.
- 1.6g (tea bag's worth) driedfor Mild Cognitive Impairment
Cognitive benefits found within hours of consuming 1.6g dried lemon balm
Source: How Not to Age
Sources
- How Not to Age
- How Not to Die