Industrial packaging of Melissa essential oils
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Melissa

Pure and natural essential oil

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A wide range of pure and natural absolute oils and essential oils of guaranteed quality, constantly available for any industrial use.

  • Code: T1574
  • INCI: Melissa officinalis
  • CAS: 8014-71-9
  • EINECS: 282-007-0
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Type: pure essential oil (EO)
  • Chemotype: Geranial (42% ca)
  • Food flavoring: yes (according to EC Regulation 1334/2008)
  • Extraction method: steam distillation
  • Purity: 100%
  • Origin: France (Provence)

Extraction

Lemon balm essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of the leaves and flowering tops; it appears as a clear yellow liquid that releases a fresh citrus fragrance.

Property

The precious essential oil of lemon balm, completely non-toxic, is a proven remedy for countering allergic reactions and soothing the effects of insect bites. In low concentrations (dissolved, for example, in almond or sesame oil), this natural distillate is truly valuable in treating eczema and other skin conditions. In addition to being an effective insect repellent, this essential oil has antidepressant, bactericidal, and parasiticide properties.
It blends perfectly with all citrus oils (particularly neroli and grapefruit) as well as with the essential oils of lavender, geranium, ravensara, and verbena.

Uses

Melissa essential oil, once important in both pharmacies and cosmetics, is now used very limitedly due to its limited availability and prohibitive costs.
The product's technical and safety documentation is available upon request.

Botany

Native to the Mediterranean region, lemon balm is now widespread throughout Europe, Central Asia, Siberia, and North America. Known by various names (such as "citron balm", "bergamot balm", "citron herb", ​​" lemon balm, " "citron lemon balm", etc.), it is a delicate, bushy herb over sixty centimeters tall with a seductive scent. It bears serrated, glossy green leaves and tiny white or pink flowers. Various subspecies grow, always in cool, shady locations.

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