Effects of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) consumption on serum lipid profile: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background According to traditional medicine, Melissa officinalis L., (lemon balm) has been known to remove harmful substances from the blood and is considered a cardiac tonic. Therefore, its use as a cardiovascular remedy may explain the lipid-lowering effects of lemon balm. Dyslipidemia c...

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Main Authors: Kasra Shahsavari, Mohammad Reza Shams Ardekani, Mahnaz Khanavi, Tannaz Jamialahmadi, Mehrdad Iranshahi, Maede Hasanpour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-024-04442-0