Believe it or not, lemon balm leaves are used as an herb, in teas, and also as a flavoring. It is a plant that is used to attract bees for honey production. The tea of the lemon balm, the essential oil, and the extract are used in alternative and traditional medicine, including aromatherapy. Here Evangelyn Rodriguez, NaturalNews.com, reflects on lemon balm improving gut motility, according to research:

“Melissa officinalis, more commonly known as lemon balm, is a culinary herb known for its lemon scent. It belongs to the mint (Lamiaceae) family and is native to Europe, West Asia and South Africa. Besides its many uses in the kitchen, lemon balm is also well-suited for various medicinal purposes. In fact, this herb has long been used in traditional medicine for relieving stomach-related complaints, improving mood and enhancing cognitive performance.

Despite its widespread use, particularly for treating digestive disorder, very little is known about how lemon balm affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Hence French researchers decided to determine the herb’s mechanism of action by testing it on different segments of the GI tract of mice. They also determined the chemical composition of lemon balm. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Medicinal Food.

Lemon balm is a natural antispasmodic

According to the researchers, the European Medicines Agency acknowledges lemon balm as a natural remedy for the symptomatic treatment of mild GI complaints, such as bloating and flatulence. The European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy, meanwhile, recognizes the herb as a valid treatment for symptoms of digestive disorders, such as minor spasms.

Research suggests that functional disorders that affect the GI tract mainly have something to do with motility and acid production. However, while numerous studies have explored lemon balm’s decades-long use as a digestive remedy, its effects on gut motility is scarcely documented. The few reports that exist on the subject are also often contradictory.

Upon reviewing these studies, the researchers found that their results were influenced by various factors, such as the parts of the gut used for testing, the species from which the gut specimens were extracted and the extract used. In particular, the researchers noted that most of the studies used lemon balm extract that is a constituent of a marketed fixed combination of nine herbal extracts.”

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