Symbalm™

Near Provence, France, an organically grown crop of lemon balm stands out for its cultivation according to the ethical and sustainable farming standards represented by Fair for Life® certification, which emphasizes social equity and ecology. Once lemon balm has been harvested and dried, the plants are delivered to Groupe Berkem’s facilities, where they enter an aqueous extraction and filtration process producing a concentrated powder.

Traditional use

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) has a long history of use in traditional practices, dating back over 2,000 years, for relieving mild mental stress and promoting restful sleep. Thanks to its reputation for calmness, it has long been a popular botanical for promoting emotional balance and relaxation.

Scientific literature

The beneficial properties of lemon balm are linked to its rich phytochemical profile, notably:
– phenolic compounds, such as rosmarinic acid,
– flavonoids such as quercetin,
– triterpenes, including ursolic acid.

Several in vitro and in vivo studies have explored the mechanisms of action of lemon balm. Notably, rosmarinic acid has been shown to:
– inhibit GABA-transaminase, potentially enhancing GABAergic activity for stress and anxiety modulation.
– influence the monoaminergic system, which plays a role in mood regulation.

These scientific findings support the traditional use of lemon balm as a calming agent and highlight its potential in applications related to mood and stress.

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Recommended dose

375 – 600 mg/d

Claims

Examples of EFSA pending claims

Relaxation:
– Contributes to optimal relaxation
– Helps to support the relaxation and mental and physical well being

Mood:
– Helps maintain positive mood and good cognitive functioning

Sleep:
– Helps to maintain a healthy sleep
– Improve the quality of the sleep to facilitate the drowsiness/the sleep to accelerate the drowsiness.

Contact the team to find out more about the conditions for using Symbalm™.

Application

Suitable for: capsules, dilutable sticks, liquids

The statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. The products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.