topicLemon Balm Anxiety Meta-Analysis
claimPremature infants suffer from conditions such as necrotising enterocolitis and sepsis, whose risk is reduced by breastmilk.
evidence level1
citationCragg A (2025)
sourceHerbal galactagogues to improve breastmilk production and lactation in mothers of preterm babies: a systematic review of clinical trials.
topicLemon Balm Anxiety Meta-Analysis
claimThere was low certainty evidence of an increase in milk volumes by day 7 of the intervention period with barley malt and lemon balm (mean difference 149 ml, 95% CI: 38-260); silymarin in combination with phosphatidylserine and Galega (mean difference 105 ml, 95% CI: 27-183); Pimpinella anisum seed tea (mean difference 98 ml, 95% CI: 63-133); and Latuca sativa (lettuce) syrup (mean difference 82 ml, 95% CI: 60-105).
evidence level1
citationCragg A (2025)
sourceHerbal galactagogues to improve breastmilk production and lactation in mothers of preterm babies: a systematic review of clinical trials.
topicLemon Balm Anxiety Meta-Analysis
claimThere is low certainty evidence that Barley malt with lemon balm, silymarin phytosomes with Galega, Pimpinella anisum seed tea, Moringa oleifera leaf capsules and Latuca sativa (lettuce) syrup increase breastmilk production.
evidence level1
citationCragg A (2025)
sourceHerbal galactagogues to improve breastmilk production and lactation in mothers of preterm babies: a systematic review of clinical trials.
topicLemon Balm Anxiety Meta-Analysis
claimInsufficient breastmilk is the most commonly cited reason for breastfeeding termination.
evidence level1
citationCragg A (2025)
sourceHerbal galactagogues to improve breastmilk production and lactation in mothers of preterm babies: a systematic review of clinical trials.
topicLemon Balm Anxiety Meta-Analysis
claimThis review examines their geographical distribution, taxonomic classification, phytochemical composition, proposed mechanisms of action, and available preclinical and clinical evidence, as well as safety considerations and products currently available on the Romanian pharmaceutical sales.
evidence level4
citationFrenț OD (2026)
sourceWild Flora Species from Romania with Anxiolytic and Antidepressant Potential: A Global Perspective-Narrative Review.
topicLemon Balm Anxiety Meta-Analysis
claimFor the remaining species, evidence is derived mainly from preclinical studies or traditional use.
evidence level4
citationFrenț OD (2026)
sourceWild Flora Species from Romania with Anxiolytic and Antidepressant Potential: A Global Perspective-Narrative Review.
topicLemon Balm Anxiety Meta-Analysis
claimHowever, the strength of evidence varies considerably among the analyzed species, and clinical data remain limited for several of them.
evidence level4
citationFrenț OD (2026)
sourceWild Flora Species from Romania with Anxiolytic and Antidepressant Potential: A Global Perspective-Narrative Review.
topicLemon Balm Anxiety Meta-Analysis
claimIntroduction: Depression and anxiety are highly prevalent disorders with a substantial impact on quality of life.
evidence level4
citationFrenț OD (2026)
sourceWild Flora Species from Romania with Anxiolytic and Antidepressant Potential: A Global Perspective-Narrative Review.