Botanical Name(s)
M. officinalis
Parts Used
Leaves
Extraction Method
Steam Distilled
Note Classification
Top Note
Suggested Uses
Relaxation, bronchial irritation,
Origin
Bulgaria
About
Melissa, also known in the USA as Lemonbalm is a plant in the mint family that is common in many gardens in Europe and North America as a volenrary plant. Its main contituent oils are found in very small quantities on the leaves but are quite well known for relaxation, being loved by bees. Lemon balm oil has been studied and has been found to posess strong antiviral properties against Herpies virus replication. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15636181/ )
One component of note found in Lemonbalm is rosmarinic acid whch is a unique component found to have health and healing benefits particularly for bronchial constriction.
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- Botanical Names:
- Melissa officinalis
- Parts Used:
- Leaves
- Extraction Method:
- Steam Distilled
