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

• Main Authors: Kasra Shahsavari (Author), Mohammad Reza Shams Ardekani (Author), Mahnaz Khanavi (Author), Tannaz Jamialahmadi (Author), Mehrdad Iranshahi (Author), Maede Hasanpour (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...