Several randomized controlled trials in Iran have looked at lemon balm’s effectiveness for the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), finding greater reductions in PMS symptoms with lemon balm than with a placebo. However, the existing research is of fairly low quality, and all the trials have been in young Iranian women; higher-quality research in a broader population is needed.[1][2][3][4]
References
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- ^Comparison of the Effect of Melissa officinalis Capsule and Care Educational Programs on the Intensity of Physical, Mental and Social Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome in High School Female StudentsInt J Women's Health and Reprod Sci.(2018)
- ^The efficacy of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) alone and combined with lemon balm—Nepeta menthoides on premenstrual syndrome and quality of life among students: A randomized controlled trialJ Herbal Med.(Sept 2016)
- ^Heydari N, Dehghani M, Emamghoreishi M, Akbarzadeh MEffect of Melissa officinalis capsule on the mental health of female adolescents with premenstrual syndrome: a clinical trial studyInt J Adolesc Med Health.(2018 Jan 25)