Study to Investigate the Treatment Benefits of Lemon Balm Mint Supplement on Depressive Symptoms

This study is aimed to investigate if Lemon Balm Extract supplementation is beneficial for the relief of stress, depression and anxiety in healthy adults.

Inclusion Criteria:Healthy individuals, aged 18 - 65 yearsIndividuals suffering from moderate degree of depression, anxiety, and stress with DASS scores ≥14, ≥10, and ≥19, respectively, or individual with sleep problems with Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score ≥5.Willing to participate in the studyExclusion Criteria:Current use of prescribed medication or supplements for neuropsychiatric and sleep disordersKnown history of neuropsychiatric or sleep disordersCurrent use or history of illicit substances misuseHistory of any allergic reactions to ingredients of the Lemon Balm ExtractHypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90, or other cardiovascular diseaseHyperthyroidism or Diabetes mellitus or cancerUse of blood thinners like Coumadin (warfarin) or Plavix (clopidogrel), Glaucoma medications like Travatan (travoprost), Chemotherapy drugs like tamoxifen and Camptosar (irinotecan)Severe medical problem, which in the opinion of the investigator would pose a safety risk to the subject