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    2015

    Heart palpitation relief with Melissa officinalis leaf extract: double blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial of efficacy and safety

    Alijaniha F, Naseri M, Afsharypuor S

    Published in Journal of Ethnopharmacology

    Key Findings

    Lemon balm 500 mg twice daily reduced episodes of benign palpitations and accompanying anxiety compared with placebo.

    Conclusions

    Benefit limited to benign palpitations with anxiety component.

    Limitations

    Small sample, subjective diary endpoints.

    Supplements Studied

    Lemon balm extract reduced the frequency of benign palpitation episodes and associated anxiety compared with placebo.

    Related Health Concerns

    Anxiety

    Study Details

    Year:2015
    Sample Size:71
    Duration:2 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

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