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Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a calming mint-family herb used for mood, sleep, and focus. Its polyphenols—especially rosmarinic acid—help boost GABA activity and may gently steady the nervous system. Topically, extracts have also been tested for cold sores caused by HSV-1.

• Ease anxiety and daily stress
• Improve sleep quality
• Sharpen calm focus and cognitive performance (short‑term)
• Support cold sore care (topical)

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Citrus isn’t just vitamin C—its peels, juices, and extracts carry distinct molecules that do different jobs. Bergamot concentrates cholesterol‑lowering polyphenols, orange and grapefruit deliver flavanones that nudge blood vessels to relax, and lemon juice is rich in citrate that can make kidney stones less likely to form. Think of the Citrus family as a toolkit where each member shines for a different task.

• Support healthy cholesterol and triglycerides
• Support vascular function and healthy blood pressure
• Help prevent recurrent calcium oxalate kidney stones
• Weight management aids (often marketed via bitter orange/synephrine)

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