Melissa

Used for centuries in phytotherapy, its fantastic properties for memory and as a sedative are now confirmed by science.

Rich in flavonoids (quercetin, apigenin), caffeic and chlorogenic acid derivatives, rosmarinic acid, triterpenes, glycosides, polysaccharides, mucilages, and essential oils, modern phytotherapy considers it the best herbal remedy for gastrointestinal somatizations of nervous origin, for its excellent anxiolytic action and for its ability to strongly relax the smooth muscles of the abdominal organs and rebalance the autonomic nervous system, so much so that it is defined as the "vegetal Valium."

Lemon balm's most famous characteristic is its effectiveness in combating anxiety. The plant's calming properties reside essentially in its key component, kaempferol, which acts as an anxiolytic on the central nervous system and protects brain cells from aging.

Lemon balm contains molecules such as citronellal, citral, linalool, geraniol, and essential oils that exert a calming and antispasmodic effect. For this reason, its use is fully approved for the treatment of agitation and to combat insomnia during periods of high stress or anxiety that interfere with sleep quality.

Descriptions of the use of lemon balm can be found in numerous ancient medical works; Galen and Paracelsus, for example, recommended its use in cases of severe mental stress.