topicMelissa Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claimElevated or blunted cortisol levels have been associated with impaired sleep quality, heightened emotional distress, and reduced mental well-being in both clinical populations and non-clinical models (,,).
evidence level4
citationMazzola Giuseppe (2026)
sourceSalivary cortisol dynamics and their relationship with sleep and mental well-being in adults receiving a phospholipid-based Melissa officinalis supplement: a secondary analysis in a subpopulation
topicMelissa Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claimExperimental models suggest that rosmarinic acid, the main bioactive compound of, can reduce stress-induced corticosterone elevations, which may translate into improved sleep architecture and psychological outcomes (,).
evidence level4
citationMazzola Giuseppe (2026)
sourceSalivary cortisol dynamics and their relationship with sleep and mental well-being in adults receiving a phospholipid-based Melissa officinalis supplement: a secondary analysis in a subpopulation
topicMelissa Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claim14 16 16 17 In a recent clinical study, 3 weeks of daily supplementation with Melissa extract formulated in phospholipids (Melissa Phytosome™, as Relissa™) was associated with significant improvements in sleep quality, depression, stress, affective states, and quality of life in adults with emotional distress at the daily dose of 400 mg (–).
evidence level4
citationMazzola Giuseppe (2026)
sourceSalivary cortisol dynamics and their relationship with sleep and mental well-being in adults receiving a phospholipid-based Melissa officinalis supplement: a secondary analysis in a subpopulation
topicMelissa Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claim1 5 1 2 6 Dysregulation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, as reflected by altered diurnal cortisol secretion, is strongly implicated in the pathophysiology of sleep disturbances, mood disorders, and stress-related conditions (–).
evidence level4
citationMazzola Giuseppe (2026)
sourceSalivary cortisol dynamics and their relationship with sleep and mental well-being in adults receiving a phospholipid-based Melissa officinalis supplement: a secondary analysis in a subpopulation
topicMelissa Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claimHistorical use of medicinal plants was a result of cumulative trial and error experience and the transmission of traditional knowledge between generations, which later inspired systematic efforts to turn empirical claims into evidence-based arguments [].
evidence level4
citationCîmpeanu Ioan-Alexandru (2026)
sourceMelissa officinalis L. (Lemon Balm): An Integrative Review of Phytochemistry and Evidence from Preclinical Research to Clinical Studies
topicMelissa Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claimAlso, standardization and phytochemical reporting is the preferred method for interpreting the evidence base across Lamiaceae, as its composition is influenced by genetics, geography, cultivation, and post-harvest handling [,].
evidence level4
citationCîmpeanu Ioan-Alexandru (2026)
sourceMelissa officinalis L. (Lemon Balm): An Integrative Review of Phytochemistry and Evidence from Preclinical Research to Clinical Studies
topicMelissa Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claimAccordingly, the present review mapsfrom botanical and phytochemical fundamentals through recent preclinical advances and available clinical evidence, with emphasis on endpoints that best support translation and reproducibility across study types.
evidence level4
citationCîmpeanu Ioan-Alexandru (2026)
sourceMelissa officinalis L. (Lemon Balm): An Integrative Review of Phytochemistry and Evidence from Preclinical Research to Clinical Studies
topicMelissa Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claim1 2 2 1 3 4 1 2 4 5 Traditional healing systems and contemporary natural products research still depend on medicinal and aromatic plants, which continue to provide structurally diverse bioactive compounds with broad therapeutic potential [,].
evidence level4
citationCîmpeanu Ioan-Alexandru (2026)
sourceMelissa officinalis L. (Lemon Balm): An Integrative Review of Phytochemistry and Evidence from Preclinical Research to Clinical Studies