Melissa

Size: 10ml
Scientific Name:    Melissa officinalis
Country of Origin:    France
Synonyms:    Lemon Balm, common balm, bee balm, sweet balm, heart’s delight, honey plant.
Plant Family:    Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Plant Parts Used:    Herb/Leaves and flowers
Extraction Method:    Distillation
Physical Characteristics:    Pale yellow liquid
Dominant Note(s):    Middle
Aroma:    Sweet and lemon-like with floral undertones.
Main Constituents:    Almost entirely of monoterpenes, pinene, phellandrene, esters and alcohols
Blends With:    Basil, Bay, Chamomile, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Guaiacwood, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Marjoram, Neroli, Rose, Rosemary, Violet and Ylang Ylang
Safety Precautions:    Generally non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. In large doses is a purgative.