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lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

Mild sedative effect. Indications: -> may be useful for treatment of agitation in patients with severe dementia [2] Dosage: 300-600 mg (900 mg diminishes memory, alertness) Mechanism of action: -> in vitro cholinergic activity [3]

General

pharmaceutical herb; medicinal herb; herbal supplement; botanical

References

  1. Prescriber's Letter 7(8):46 2000
  2. Ballard CG et al, J CLin Psychiatry 63:538, 2002
  3. Kennedy DO et al, Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior 72: 953, 2002