Lemon Balm Phospholipids
(Melissa officinalis)

Main benefits:
Calm. Mood. Sleep. Hormones. Resilience.

Origin and Source:
Melissa officinalis — known as Lemon Balm — is a calming herb long used in European herbal medicine and monastic pharmacopeia to soothe the nervous system, quiet the heart, and balance emotional states. The therapeutic power lies in its leaves, rich in volatile oils, rosmarinic acid, and flavonoids. At NØØT, we elevate its efficacy by binding it to phospholipids — dramatically improving absorption and delivery to the brain, where it supports fast-acting emotional calm.

 

NØØT Classification:

Lemon Balm Phospholipids is a Neurocalming Plant Matrix. While it does not fall within our core pillars (Adaptogens, Nootropics, Phytogens), we include it because of its unique ability to support emotional resilience, hormonal regulation, and nervous system repair — especially under conditions of stress, burnout, or mood instability. Its phospholipid-bound form ensures it reaches the nervous system rapidly and effectively.

 

Key Benefits and Science

Emotional Balance & Mood Stability

• Commonly used to reduce mild depression, burnout symptoms, and emotional fatigue.
  
• Rich in flavonoids and rosmarinic acid, compounds known to influence GABA activity and promote a balanced mood.

Cognitive Calm & Focus

• Helps quiet mental noise while preserving clarity — ideal for those experiencing overthinking, overstimulation, or mental tension.
  
• EEG studies show improved calm attention without sedation.

Hormonal & PMS Support

• Supports cycle-related mood swings, irritability, and nervous restlessness.
  
• Integrated into perimenopause and hormonal reset protocols to restore emotional rhythm and neuroendocrine balance.

Sleep, Stress & Nervous System Reset

• Helps reduce pre-sleep anxiety, post-stress cortisol surges, and nighttime rumination.
  
• A favorite in evening blends that support natural sleep-wake regulation without dependency.

 

Why It’s Good for You

Lemon Balm is emotional clarity in plant form — grounding you when the mental load gets heavy. Especially in cases of emotional exhaustion, burnout, or hormone-triggered mood shifts, this herb has been trusted for centuries to soften the edges of life. When delivered through phospholipids, it moves faster and deeper, helping the body return to a calm, centered state.

 

Usage

Lemon Balm Phospholipids are used in NØØT blends targeting stress, mood instability, hormonal fluctuations, and burnout recovery. You'll find it stacked with synergists like Magnesium, L-Theanine, and Rhodiola for deeper nervous system support.

 

Why We Include It in NØØT Formulas

• Trusted for centuries to calm the mind, ease tension, and support emotional resilience.
  
• Bound to phospholipids for fast absorption and improved blood-brain barrier delivery.
  
• Cruelty-free, filler-free, and rich in bioactive flavonoids and rosmarinic acid.
  
• Commonly used for burnout, mild depression, PMS mood swings, and restless sleep.
  
• Third-party tested for purity, identity, and absorption — always clean, always powerful.

 

📚 Reference Example:

• Cases J et al. Melissa officinalis extract in the treatment of mild-to-moderate anxiety disorders and sleep disturbances. Mediterr J Nutr Metab. 2011.

• Kennedy DO et al. Attenuation of laboratory-induced stress in humans after acute administration of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm). Psychosom Med. 2004.

• Awad R et al. Phytochemical and biological analysis of Melissa officinalis. Phytother Res. 2009.