Balm has a tonic effect on the heart and the circulatory system causing the peripheral vessels to dilate, thus reducing blood pressure. It relieves spasms of the digestive tract and is used for functional dyspepsia . Due to its antidepressant properties, it is indicated mostly in cases of indigestion, associated with anxiety or depression, since the mild tranquilizing oils it contains relieve tension and stress, which helps with depression.