Can lemon balm reduce blood pressure?

    Last Updated: October 30, 2024

    Lemon balm may benefit cardiovascular health by improving blood lipids: see FAQ:can-lemon-balm-reduce-cholesterol A 2020 meta-analysis of 6 studies found that lemon balm may also reduce systolic blood pressure (the first number in a blood pressure reading), but not diastolic blood pressure.[1]

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    1. ^Heshmati J, Morvaridzadeh M, Sepidarkish M, Fazelian S, Rahimlou M, Omidi A, Palmowski A, Asadi A, Shidfar FEffects of Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm) on cardio-metabolic outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Phytother Res.(2020 Dec)