Lemon Balm for Digestive Health

Research suggests that lemon balm, like many plant-based ingredients found in digestive health supplements, is used traditionally to support digestion and relieve symptoms such as bloating and discomfort, though the clinical evidence base remains limited. The available research in this area consists primarily of reviews of traditional use and marketplace surveys rather than rigorous clinical trials such as randomized controlled trials or meta-analyses specifically focused on lemon balm's efficacy. A 2025 systematic review examining medicinal plant supplements marketed for digestive conditions found that health claims for ingredients in this category are largely based on traditional use rather than strong scientific evidence, reflecting a broader pattern in the field. Overall, the evidence is mixed and preliminary, and researchers have called for better-standardized preparations and more robust clinical studies before firm conclusions about efficacy can be drawn.