Melissa (Melissa Officinalis)
Melissa is native to the Mediterranean and the word, originating from Greek, means “honeybee”. The plant is also known as lemon balm or common balm. The father of modern medicine Avicenna mentions Melissa in his work, describing it as a general stimulant and a cure for melancholy.
Melissa oil has excellent qualities as a sedative and an anti-depressant. It strengthens the cardiac muscle and is useful in slowing the heartbeat and lowering high blood pressure. It also stimulates the appetite, suppresses nausea and is good as a cooling agent for fevers.
Melissa oil blends well with basil, Roman chamomile, rose, geranium, frankincense, lavender and ylang-ylang.
| ESSENTIAL OIL PROPERTIES |
Appearance:
transparent homogenous liquid
Color:
Dark yellow
Aroma:
specific of melissa, fresh, lemony
Plant parts used in distillation:
flowers
Growing method:
wild |
Macrocompounds:
geranial, β-caryophyllene, germacrene D, neral
Additional components:
α-phellandrene, limonene, o-cymene, linalool, citronellal, geranyl acetate, δ -cardinene, etc.
Storage:
in well-sealed containers at 5 to 15º C, away from light and heat sources
Shelf life:
3 years
Harvesting period:
In June or September |
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