EU_Declaration86.pdf
Botanical Name: Melissa Officinalis Common name: Lemon Balm Plan Read More
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Botanical Name: |
Melissa
Officinalis |
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Common name: |
Lemon Balm |
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Plant family: |
Lamiaceae |
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Genus: |
Melissa |
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Appearance/Color: |
A clear & colorless liquid |
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Odor: |
Citrus Aroma |
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Origin: |
England |
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Method of Extraction: |
Hydro Distillation |
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Concentration: |
50 Percent |
Melissa officinalis L, also known as lemon
balm, bee balm, honey balm, is a perennial herb. It is a member of the
Lamiaceae (mint) family, and lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) belongs to a
genus that includes 5 species of perennial herbs native to Europe, Central
Asia, and Iran. Although Melissa officinalis originated primarily in Southern
Europe, it is now naturalized around the world, from North America to New
Zealand. Lemon balm occurs naturally in sandy and scrubby areas but has also
been reported to grow on damp wasteland, at elevations ranging from sea level
to the mountains. In Iran, this plant is known locally by the names
Badranjbooye, Varangboo, and Faranjmoshk.
Also known as hydrosols, floral
waters are actually a by-product of the steam distillation process used to
capture essential oils. During a normal essential oil distillation process, the
steam containing the oils is cooled to turn it into water, and the essential
oils floating on top are skimmed off and bottled. The remaining water is
considered floral water! Any floral water contains water, water-soluble
components of the plant, and trace amounts of the essential oil. This unique
composition lends each floral water a full spectrum of the essence and
properties of the botanical material from which it was derived. Though they are
most often called floral waters, hydrosols can be produced from any plant
matter like herbs, needles, leaves, woods, barks, and seeds.
Floral waters have many valuable
uses in beauty, skincare, haircare, and household products. At Venkatramna
Industries, we offer wide range of floral waters for a variety of product
applications. They can be sold as pure floral waters to be used as sprays and
spritzers, or they can be strategically blended with other ingredients to
create versatile consumer products.
COMMON USAGE
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Skincare (Cosmetics)
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Perfumery
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Safety Summary
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Hazardous: Not classified as hazrdous.
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Contraindications (Oral): Pregnancy,
breastfeeding, endometriosis, estrogen-dependant cancers, children under 5
years of Age.
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Maximum Dermal Use Level: Not Established
Organ Specific Effects
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Adverse Skin Reactions: Not known.
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Cardiovascular Effects: Not known.
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Reproductive Toxicity: Not Known
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Hepatotoxicity: Not Found
Systemic Effects
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Acute Toxicity:
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ORAL (LD50): Not Known
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DERMAL (LD50): Not known
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Subcute & Subchronic Toxicity: Skin: May
cause skin irritation. Eyes: May cause eye irritation. Ingestion: May cause
gastrointestinal tract irritation. Inhalation: Inhalation of mist or vapor may
cause respiratory tract irritation.
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Carcinogenic: Not Classified
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicity: Not available
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Products of Biodegradation: Possibly hazardous
short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation
products may arise.
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Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available
