EU_Declaration_91076.pdf
Botanical Name: Melissa Officinalis Common name: Lemon 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 and Colorless liquid with critic-rose aroma. |
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Odor: |
light and sweet-lemony aroma of herbs. |
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Blends With: |
Geranium, Ylang Ylang, Chamomile, Lavender, Tea Tree, Chamomile and Peppermint concentrations. |
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Origin: |
England |
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Source: |
Leaves |
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Method of Extraction: |
Steam Distillation |
Absolute oils are the essential oils which are highly concentrated and have high potency. These Concentrated absolute oils have high aromatic properties thus they are majorly preferred in cosmetics, perfumery, and aromatherapy. During the postproduction processes these oils are further concentrated to make their absolute.
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.
Historically lemon balm has been said to possess sedative/tranquilizing, anti-gas, fever-reducing, antibacterial, spasmolytic, hypotensive, memory-enhancing, menstrual-inducing, and thyroid-related effects; antiviral and antioxidant activities; antifungal, antiparasitic, and antispasmolytic activities; flatulence; asthma; bronchitis; amenorrhea; cardiac failure; arrhythmias; ulcers; and wounds. Besides, it has been said that it is effective in treatment of headaches, indigestion, colic, nausea, nervousness, anemia, vertigo, syncope, malaise, insomnia, epilepsy, depression, psychosis, and hysteria.
Melissa Essential Oil in Pharma
The leaves of lemon balm, Melissa officinalis L (Lamiaceae), are used in folk medicine for their digestive, carminative, antispasmodic, sedative, analgesic, tonic, and diuretic properties, as well as for functional gastrointestinal disorders.
COMMON USAGE
· Uplifts mind from depression
· Reduces insect bites
· Heals cuts & wounds
· Soothes sensitive skin
· Acts as natural astringents
· Nourishes skin
· Diminishes fine lines
· Tightens pores
· Awakens skin
Ingredients:
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S. No |
Key Constituents |
Strength (%) |
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1 |
Terpenes |
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?-Pinene |
40.0-60.5 |
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cis-p-Meth-2 en-7-ol |
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2-Pinen-4-one |
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Nerol acetate |
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Citronellal, ocimene, linalool, and ethric oil |
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2 |
Phenolic Compounds |
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Patchoulene |
11.8 |
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1R-?-Pinene |
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Isogeraniol, Geraniol Verbenol Carane Geraniol acetate |
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3 |
Nitrogen Compounds |
8.0-15.7 |
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4 |
Flavonoids |
0.5 |
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Safety Summary
· Hazards: Not Known
Organ Specific Effects
· Acute toxicity: No Data Available
· Skin corrosion/irritation: May be irritating to skin.
· Serious eye damage/irritation: No Data available.
· Germ cell mutagenicity: Not specified
· Carcinogenicity: No Data Available.
· Reproductive toxicity: Not specified
· STOT-single exposure: Not specified
· STOT-related exposure: Not specified
· Aspiration hazard: Not specified
· Information on the likely routes of exposure: Skin/scalp contact.
· Symptoms related to the physical, chemical, and toxicological characteristics: None known. Irritation of the eye if exposed: Redness of the skin if irritated.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
· Toxicity
o Acute fish toxicity: LC50 / 96 HOUR – No data available
o Toxicity to aquatic plants – No data available
o Toxicity to microorganisms – No data available
o Toxicity threshold – No data available
· Persistence and degradability: Biodegradation is expected
· Bio-accumulative potential: Bioaccumulation is unlikely
· Mobility in soil: Unknown
Avoid exposure to marine environments and waterways
