Synonym(s)
CAS number: 84082-61-1 / 801
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Melissa officinalis oil is the fatty or essential oil of lemon balm, a herbaceous plant of the labiate family (see below lemon balm), which can grow up to 60 cm in size. When the leaves are rubbed in, a pleasant, intensive lemon aroma is released.
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