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Melissa

1licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule

Health Canada Monographs

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LEMON BALM - MELISSA OFFICINALIS
Oral

Approved Health Claims

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  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve restlessness and/or nervousness (which helps to promote sleep) (nervine/calmative)
  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve symptoms of mild digestive disturbances/dyspepsia/indigestion (such as upset stomach, bloating and flatulence)

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adolescents 12 to 17 years and Adults 18 years and older (EMA 2014)
0.4–13.5 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen
cautionWhen using this product exercise caution if you drive or use machinery as you may experience drowsiness

Alternative Names

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Balm(common)Bee balm(common)Lemon balm(common)Melissa(common)Melissa officinalis

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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100 mg1 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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