Can help relieve stress

Lemon balm is claimed to relieve tension, help you relax, and increase your mood. According to a 2004 study, ingesting lemon balm reduced the negative mood consequences of laboratory-induced psychological stress. Participants who took lemon balm reported an increase in serenity and a decrease in attentiveness. Despite being a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, the sample size of 18 participants was tiny. More study is needed to expand on these findings.

Lemon balm can also assist with anxiety symptoms including anxiousness and excitability. Lemon balm-containing meals were studied for their emotional and cognitive benefits in a 2014 study. The supplement was combined with either natural or artificial sweeteners in a beverage and yogurt. Both groups' participants reported good impacts on many elements of mood, including lower levels of anxiety. Although this is encouraging, additional study is required to assess its true efficacy.