Lemon Balm: What Do We Really Know?

Szerző: | aug 16, 2026

Lemon balm has a long reputation as a calming herb, and modern research provides some support for this traditional image – but with important qualifications. Among the more promising areas are sleep and insomnia, where a standardized extract has produced positive...

Where Does Lemon Balm Have the Strongest Evidence?

Szerző: | aug 16, 2026

Lemon balm has attracted particular clinical interest for sleep, anxiety and stress, although the strength of the evidence varies according to the preparation used. In a small placebo-controlled study, a standardized lemon balm extract taken at night improved measures...

Rosemary – Traditional uses in folk medicine

Szerző: | aug 15, 2026

Traditional uses in folk medicine: Cultivated mainly in gardens; less traditional than mint or chamomile but increasingly popular. Used for improving memory and concentration (inhalation of essential oil). Applied externally in alcohol-based solutions for muscle pain...

Chamomile – Traditional uses in folk medicine

Szerző: | aug 15, 2026

Traditional uses in folk medicine: One of the most widely used medicinal teas. Used for colds, digestive problems, and as a mild sedative for children. Chamomile infusions are used for eye compresses and skin inflammations. Frequently used in cosmetic preparations for...