Modulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm)

@article{Kennedy2002ModulationOM,
  title={Modulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm)},
  author={David O. Kennedy and Andrew Scholey and Nicola T. J. Tildesley and Elaine K. Perry and Keith A Wesnes},
  journal={Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior},
  year={2002},
  volume={72},
  pages={953-964}
}
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