Synonym(s)
CAS number: 84082-61-1 / 801
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Melissa officinalis oil is the fatty or essential oil from lemon balm, a herbaceous plant up to 80 cm tall from the labiate family (see under lemon balm). Rubbing the leaves releases a pleasant, intensely lemony aroma. See also Melissae aetherolum.
Melissa officinalis seed oil, the essential oil, is obtained from the leaves and flowering shoots by steam distillation of the plant. Melissa officinalis seed oil is used in cosmetic formulations. The seed oil has a skin-caring effect.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer