Lemon balm

A gentle, practical calming herb that fits daytime stress or evening wind-down better than severe insomnia.

A rough internal score reflecting quantity, quality, and consistency of human evidence. Not a clinical recommendation.

Human studies support modest reductions in anxiety, stress, and sleep disturbance, with some evidence for improved calm focus. Rosmarinic acid and GABA-transaminase effects are often cited.

• May reduce mild anxiety and restlessness
• Supports evening relaxation and sleep quality
• Can help stress-related digestive tension

Often used as tea or as 300-600 mg/day of extract, once or several times daily.

• Drowsiness
• GI upset
• Headache

May cause drowsiness and can theoretically add to sedatives or thyroid medications in sensitive users.

Effects are usually subtle and best for mild stress states rather than heavy clinical anxiety or insomnia.

• Anxiety45
• Stress40
• Sleep35
• Focus20