Substance / Medication

Lemon

Overview

Active Ingredient
lemon extract
RxNorm CUI
1364291

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Effects of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) consumption on serum lipid profile: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Shahsavari Kasra, Shams Ardekani Mohammad Reza, Khanavi Mahnaz et al. · BMC Complement Med Ther · 2024
PMID: 38575930Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Features, Pharmacological Chemistry, Molecular Mechanism and Health Benefits of Lemon.
Singh Nitika, Yarla Nagendra Sastry, Siddiqi Nikhat Jamal et al. · Med Chem · 2021
PMID: 32901586Meta-Analysis
Is There An Association Between Bundled Payments and "Cherry Picking" and "Lemon Dropping" in Orthopaedic Surgery? A Systematic Review.
Bernstein David N, Reitblat Chanan, van de Graaf Victor A et al. · Clin Orthop Relat Res · 2021
PMID: 33942797Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
The effects of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) on depression and anxiety in clinical trials: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ghazizadeh Javid, Sadigh-Eteghad Saeed, Marx Wolfgang et al. · Phytother Res · 2021
PMID: 34449930Meta-Analysis
Effects of Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm) on cardio-metabolic outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Heshmati Javad, Morvaridzadeh Mojgan, Sepidarkish Mahdi et al. · Phytother Res · 2020
PMID: 32614129Meta-Analysis
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.): an evidence-based systematic review by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration.
Ulbricht Catherine, Brendler Thomas, Gruenwald Joerg et al. · J Herb Pharmacother · 2005
PMID: 16635970Meta-Analysis
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) Leaf Extract Promotes Endo180 Production in Dermal Fibroblasts and has Antiwrinkle Effect on Human Skin.
Iwahashi Hiroyasu, Kawashima Yoshihito, Masaki Hitoshi et al. · Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed · 2025
PMID: 39888701RCTFull text (PMC)

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Lemon (substance)
SNOMED CT
735340006
UMLS CUI
C0939864
RxNorm CUI
1364291

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

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Conditions
0
Biomarkers
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Specialists
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Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.