Lemon Balm, also known as Mellisa Officinalis, is a perennial belonging to the mint family, most commonly prepared as a tea. It provides anxiety relief and mood lifting effects. These properties are thought to be due to Lemon Balm's phytochemicals ability to inhibit the degradation of GABA, via its inhibition of GABA-Transaminase, the enzyme responsible for the breakdown of GABA. Lemon balm is also shown to possess high phenolic content and antioxidant properties. Lemon balm infusion improves plasma levels of catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase and a marked reduction in plasma DNA damage, myeloperoxidase, and lipid peroxidation. PMID: 25360512PMID: 34449930PMID: 27620926