Imogen Maria Mathews
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Imogen Maria Mathews has a total of 5 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Claire Michelle Williams
University of Reading, School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences, Harry Pitt Building, Whiteknights Road, Earley Gate, Reading, RG6 6ES, UK
1 shared publication - Daniel Joseph Lamport
School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, University of Reading, Earley Gate, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6AL, UK
1 shared publication - Jessica Eastwood
PCLS, University of Reading, Reading, UK
1 shared publication - Pascale Fança-Berthon
Givaudan France Naturals, 250 rue Pierre Bayle, BP 81218, 84911 Avignon, France
1 shared publication - Romain Le Cozannet
Givaudan France Naturals, 250 rue Pierre Bayle, BP 81218, 84911 Avignon, France
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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Clinical Efficacy and Tolerability of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) in Psychological Well-Being: A Review
Background: There is renewed interest in the use of ancient herbal remedies for their potential health benefits, particularly in the psychological domain. One herb that is receiving growing attention is lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) which has received considerable interest for its influence on the brain. Lemon balm boasts an array of phytochemicals, including rosmarinic acid, citral, oleanolic acid, and ursolic acid, which are believed to underpin these effects on psychological well-being. Pharmacological evidence from animal and cellular work reveals that lemon balm and its components may modulate several brain signalling pathways, including GABAergic, cholinergic, and serotonergic systems. Results/Conclusions: Although further robust randomised controlled trials using lemon balm are required, existing research indicates that lemon balm holds promise as a calming agent exhibiting both anxiolytic and anti-depressant properties and can elicit cognitive and sleep-quality enhancement.
Open AccessClinical Efficacy and Tolerability of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) in Psychological Well-Being: A Review
Background: There is renewed interest in the use of ancient herbal remedies for their potential health benefits, particularly in the psychological domain. One herb that is receiving growing attention is lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) which has received considerable interest for its influence on the brain. Lemon balm boasts an array of phytochemicals, including rosmarinic acid, citral, oleanolic acid, and ursolic acid, which are believed to underpin these effects on psychological well-being. Pharmacological evidence from animal and cellular work reveals that lemon balm and its components may modulate several brain signalling pathways, including GABAergic, cholinergic, and serotonergic systems. Results/Conclusions: Although further robust randomised controlled trials using lemon balm are required, existing research indicates that lemon balm holds promise as a calming agent exhibiting both anxiolytic and anti-depressant properties and can elicit cognitive and sleep-quality enhancement.