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Bluenesse® (Lemon Balm Extract — Vital Solutions)

Melissa officinalis
Evidence Level
Limited
1 Clinical Trial
3 Documented Benefits
2/5 Evidence Score

Bluenesse® is a proprietary lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) leaf extract from Vital Solutions, standardized for rosmarinic acid and developed for calm, focused cognition. Lemon balm has a long history as a calming herb, and modern trials show it can sharpen alertness and memory while easing stress, often within hours.

Studied Dose Around 300 mg per day.
Active Compound Standardized lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) leaf extract, standardized for rosmarinic acid and cholinergic (M1) activity.

Benefits

Calm, focused cognition

In controlled human studies, single doses of lemon balm extract increased self-rated calmness and improved some measures of attention within a few hours, though effects on memory and alertness varied with dose and were not consistently positive.

Supported by Trial 1

Mood support

Lemon balm is studied for supporting a positive, settled mood alongside its cognitive effects.

Supported by Trial 1

Stress relief

The extract helps attenuate the mental and physical effects of acute stress, supporting a calm but alert state.

Supported by Trial 1

Mechanism of action

1

Cholinergic activity

Lemon balm compounds interact with acetylcholine (muscarinic and nicotinic) receptors involved in memory and attention, a basis for its cognitive effects.

2

GABA and rosmarinic acid action

Rosmarinic acid and related compounds support GABA signaling, contributing to the herb's calming, stress-easing effect.

Clinical trials

1
Lemon Balm and Cognition/Mood — RCT
PubMed

Controlled study of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm). (Kennedy et al. 2002, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Behavior)

Healthy adults.

Single doses increased self-rated calmness (300 mg) and improved accuracy of attention (600 mg) versus placebo, but higher doses reduced alertness (900 mg) and some memory measures, indicating dose-dependent effects.

Side effects and drug interactions

Common Potential side effects

Generally well-tolerated — adverse effects are uncommon at normal doses.
Mild digestive upset is occasionally reported.
Discontinue if any unusual reaction occurs.

Important Drug interactions

Sedatives — possible additive calming effect; use caution.
Thyroid medication — lemon balm may interact; consult a doctor.
Tell your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Frequently asked questions about Bluenesse® (Lemon Balm Extract — Vital Solutions)

What is Bluenesse?

Bluenesse® is a proprietary lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) leaf extract from Vital Solutions, standardized for rosmarinic acid and developed for calm, focused cognition. Lemon balm has a long history as a calming herb, and modern trials show it can sharpen alertness and memory while easing stress, often within hours.

What is Bluenesse used for?

Bluenesse is researched primarily for Cognitive, Mood & Mental Health, and Stress & Anxiety. In controlled human studies, single doses of lemon balm extract increased self-rated calmness and improved some measures of attention within a few hours, though effects on memory and alertness varied with dose and were not consistently posi…

What is the recommended dosage of Bluenesse?

The clinically studied dose is Around 300 mg per day. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

Is Bluenesse safe, and does it have side effects?

For most healthy adults, Bluenesse is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated — adverse effects are uncommon at normal doses. Mild digestive upset is occasionally reported. It may also interact with some medications. Bluenesse is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Does Bluenesse interact with any medications?

Possible interactions include: Sedatives — possible additive calming effect; use caution. Thyroid medication — lemon balm may interact; consult a doctor. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

How strong is the scientific evidence for Bluenesse?

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for Bluenesse as Limited (2 out of 5). It is backed by 1 clinical trial and 1 cited reference summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.

References(1 citations)

Evidence ratings on NutraSmarts are based on the totality of human clinical research, with emphasis on randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews. The references below directly support claims made throughout this page.

  1. Kennedy DO, Scholey AB, Tildesley NT, et al. Modulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm). Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 2002;72(4):953-64..PubMedUsed to support: RCT supporting calm-cognition benefit of lemon balm extract.