The Lemon balm plant ( Melissa officinalis L.) is one of the oldest and best known aromatic herbs and has been used in various forms such as oil extraction, water extraction, ointment and compressed. There are many active ingredients in the plant that help with antioxidants, sedation, neuroprotection, anti-anxiety and hypnosis.
Its metabolic effects occur when the plant extract has a hepatoprotective effect and reduces lipid levels and affects Thyroid Hormone function. The presence of active and effective antioxidants, especially the ability to inhibit the production of free radicals, as well as cytotoxic and antimutagenic effects, has conferred a unique characteristic for trees. It seems that this ancient herb still has great potential waiting for interested researchers to conduct more biological studies.
