Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help relieve mild symptoms of mental stress

Supports relaxation during periods of temporary tension or restlessness

Traditionally used to aid sleep

Traditionally used to help relieve temporary mild bloating and flatulence

May support digestive comfort where nervous tension contributes to temporary symptoms

Provides a concentrated liquid format for individualised practitioner prescribing

The European monograph supports Lemon Balm for mild mental stress, sleep and mild gastrointestinal complaints based on long-standing traditional use. It does not establish Lemon Balm as a treatment for anxiety disorders, depression, chronic insomnia or gastrointestinal disease.

Practitioner-guided relaxation and mild mental-stress support

Adults experiencing temporary difficulty winding down

Adults prescribed Lemon Balm as part of an individualised sleep-support plan

Professional herbal compounds supporting calm and evening relaxation

Temporary mild bloating or flatulence where serious causes are not present

Digestive discomfort that appears alongside temporary nervous tension

Customers requiring a concentrated liquid extract rather than tablets or capsules

This product is not intended for the unsupervised treatment of an anxiety disorder, depression, panic attacks, chronic insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, persistent abdominal pain or another diagnosed condition.

Common name: Lemon Balm

Alternative names: Melissa, Common Balm

Botanical name: Melissa officinalis

Plant part used: Herb

Plant family: Lamiaceae

Extract ratio: 1:2

Ethanol content: 45% v/v

Format: Single-herb practitioner liquid extract

Bottle size: 500 mL

Melissa officinalis is an accepted botanical species and belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae. The European monograph is specifically for Melissa leaf, while this MediHerb product page identifies the plant part as herb. Keep the Australian label wording rather than changing the product to “leaf” without verification.

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) herb 1:2 liquid extract.

Contains ethanol 45% v/v.

Adults: Take 20–40 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 20–40 mL per day.

Follow the current Australian product label or the amount selected by your practitioner.

Shake well before use.

Measure the prescribed amount carefully.

Dilute the prescribed amount in a small quantity of water immediately before taking.

Follow your practitioner’s recommended timing, particularly where Lemon Balm has been selected for evening relaxation or sleep support.

Do not exceed the recommended or professionally prescribed amount.

Do not take an additional amount during the night unless specifically directed.

Do not drive, operate machinery or perform hazardous tasks if you feel sleepy, dizzy or less alert.

As a precaution, check suitability before combining Lemon Balm with alcohol, sleeping tablets or other products that cause drowsiness.

No added gluten or dairy.

Vegan-friendly.

Do not use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to Lemon Balm or another ingredient in the preparation.

Stop use and seek urgent medical assistance if facial swelling, throat tightness, breathing difficulty, widespread hives or another serious allergic reaction develops.

Always check the current product label where allergies or dietary sensitivities are present.

For practitioner dispensing and professionally guided use.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Lemon Balm may impair the ability to drive or operate machinery. Do not drive or perform hazardous work if you feel sleepy, dizzy or less alert.

No established medicine interactions were identified in the European monograph, but interaction data were limited. As a precaution, consult your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner before combining Lemon Balm with sleeping tablets, benzodiazepines, sedating antihistamines, opioid medicines, alcohol or several calming herbal products.

Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you have a thyroid condition or take thyroid medication.

Laboratory and animal findings involving Lemon Balm water extracts have suggested possible effects on thyroid-stimulating hormone activity, but the European assessment states that the clinical relevance is unknown. This should be treated as a precaution rather than a proven contraindication or medicine interaction.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not recommended unless specifically directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner. Safety has not been adequately established.

The current product page provides an adult dosage. Do not give this concentrated 45% ethanol practitioner preparation to a child or adolescent unless an age-appropriate amount has been individually prescribed.

The European monograph supports use from 12 years for specified Melissa leaf preparations, but that does not automatically establish suitability or dosage for this Australian 1:2 practitioner extract.

Do not use Lemon Balm as a substitute for prescribed mental-health treatment, sleep medicine or psychological care.

Persistent anxiety, panic attacks, severe low mood, major behavioural changes or symptoms affecting everyday life require appropriate professional support.

Persistent sleep problems may relate to stress, pain, medicines, alcohol, reflux, hormonal changes, shift work or sleep-related breathing problems.

Seek professional assessment for loud snoring, choking or breathing pauses during sleep, severe daytime sleepiness or falling asleep while driving.

Seek medical advice for persistent abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, unexplained weight loss, difficulty swallowing, blood in vomit or stool, black stools or a significant change in bowel habits.

Consult a doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner if symptoms worsen or remain present for longer than two weeks during use.

Discontinue use seven days before general anaesthesia, surgery or an invasive procedure unless otherwise directed by your treating healthcare professional.

Contains ethanol.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Store away from flames, sparks and other ignition sources due to the 45% ethanol content.

Follow any additional storage instructions printed on the current Australian product label.