NATURAL TRANQUALITY: MELISSA OFFICINALIS AND OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY RELIEF.

Abstract

To examine the effects of lemon balm as a therapeutic herb on anxiety and depression in clinical trials, as well as any potential adverse effects, a meta-analytic approach and a systematic review were taken into consideration. The phytochemicals that underpin M. officinalis' pharmacological actions include flavonoids, terpenoids, phenolic acids, and many others. In fact, the plant may possess anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, neuroprotective, nephroprotective, antibacterial, and antinociceptive properties. One common illness that contributes to psychological issues like anxiety and sadness is insomnia. Burns are a major cause of stress, and afterwards, many patients suffer from anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Also, the levels of serum antioxidants increase after burns, which causes problems in patients. It has been observed that Melissa officinalis L. can increase serum antioxidant levels and improve mood and sleep quality. Research on its ability to particularly treat ailments like anxiety and depression dates back more than 200 years. Research has demonstrated the antistress and anxiolytic properties of Melissa officinalis L. The inotropic benefits of Melissa officinalis were first described as a fragrant herb by Avicenna, the world's first physician, who also highlighted the invigorating and strengthening effects of this herb on the heart, nerves, and brain. Holy basil, or Ocimum tenuiflorum, is known as "the elixir of life" in Ayurveda and is thought to extend life and improve overall health. Clinical investigations indicate Ocimum tenuiflorum may have some anti-stress benefits, notwithstanding their limitations. While anxiety is a normal emotional activity, excessive anxiety can lead to pathological conditions such as mental and cardiovascular problems. There are numerous allopathic medications available to treat anxiety disorders; the most widely used are benzodiazepines, which have a number of systemic side effects. In India, tulsi, or Ocimum tenuiflorum, has long been used to treat a variety of mental and metabolic conditions as well as asthma, common coughs, and minor upper respiratory infections. Tulsi possesses a multitude of restorative qualities, including adaptogenic, antibacterial, relaxing, cardioprotective, and immunomodulatory benefits, as demonstrated by numerous research done on humans, animals, and in vitro. The most common neurological condition, depression affects millions of people globally. Depression is the second most common chronic illness in clinical studies. In the past, anxiety disorders were treated with benzodiazepine medications such as baspiron, lorazepam (ativan), diazepam (valium), and alprazolam (xanax). But currently, antidepressants like venlafaxine, paroxetine, fluxetin, and sertaline are more commonly used.