LEMON BALM ESSENTIAL OIL (MELISSA OFFICINALIS)

It was able to interact with
a range of receptors,
5-HT 5-HT GABA
histamine H receptor
2A
3
A
That are importance in the
mediation of agitation, which
could explain its calming and
cognition enhancement
actions. They suggested that
the topical or inhale of lemon
balm could be a better way
of a treatment for agitation
than the usual IM injection or
tablets.(Elliot eat al 2007.)
Lemon balm has been
shown to be of
therapeutic value in
dementia by calming,
reducing agitation and
enhancing cognition
(Ballard 2002)
It has both antiAchE
and anxieolytic action.