Melissa (Lemon Balm), Rectified

Pure Melissa (Lemon Balm) essential oil, Rectified Product Details Botanical name Melissa officinalis Extraction method / Source Steam Distillation (Rectified) / Leaves and flowering tops Aroma Fresh, herbaceous, citrus, sweet Note classification Top, Middle Odor Intensity 3 Key constituents Geranial, neral, caryophyllene Plant description Botanical family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae Melissa is a sweetly fragrant perennial herb which grows to 3 feet in height and produces soft green serrated leaves and tiny pink or white flowers. Regions of Production France Growing Practices Cultivated without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. History / Fun Facts Properties Antibacterial, antidepressant, anti-fungal, antispasmodic, antiviral (herpes), carminative, cordial, diaphoretic, febrifuge, hypotensive, nervine, sedative, sudorific, tonic Please refer to the Glossary for terms which may be new to you. Uses / Benefits Helps to lower blood pressure and slow respirations, heart tonic. Help