Specification :
Lemon Balm Extract
Sononmy: Lemon Balm Extract Powder; Melissa Officinalis P.E.
Latin Name: Melissa axillaris( Benth.) Bakh.f.
Description: Melissa Officinalis is commonly used in Europe as a tea, liquid extract, and topical preparation. Ancient Greeks and Romans used melissa in surgical dressings for wounds and in preparations to treat venomous or infectious bites and stings such as with dogs and scorpions. Today, melissa' s primary use involves the treatment of cold sores and teething. It is also commonly used as an antibacterial and antifungal agent.
Plant Used Part: Leaf
CAS # : 84082-61-1
Appearance: Yellowish-brown powder
Odour & Taste: Characteristic
Solubility: Soluble in water
Main effective ingredient: Rosmarinic acid
Molecular Formula: C18H16O8
Molecular Weight: 360.33
Chemistry:
Lemon balm contains eugenol, which kills bacteria and has been shown to calm muscles and numb tissues. It also contains tannins that contribute to its antiviral effects, as well as terpenes that add to its soothing effects.Traditionally this herb has been used as a sedative, and as an antispasmodic.Melissa officinalis contains; 1-octen-3-ol, 10-alfa-cadinol, 3-octanol, 3-octanone, Alfa- cubebene, Alfa-humulene, Beta-bourbonene, Caffein acid, Caryofyllene, Caryofyllene-oxyde, Catechinene, Chlorogenic acid, Cis-3-hexenol, Cis-ocimene, Citral-A, Citral-B, Citronellal, Copaene, Delta-cadinene, Eugenyl-acetate, Gamma-cadinene, Geranial, Geraniol, Geranyl-acetate, Germacrene-D, Isogeranial, Linalool, Luteolin-7-glucoside, Methyl-heptenone, Neral, Nerol, Octyl-benzoate, Oleanolic acid, Pomolic acid, Protocatechuic acid, Rhamnazine, Rosmarin acid, Rosmarinin acid, Stachyose, Succinic acid, Thymol, Trans- ocimene and Ursolic acid
Function:
( 1) In addition to shortening the healing period of cold sores, Melissa Officinalis may aid in the prevention of spreading the infection.
( 2) Melissa Officinalis has also seen much use in Europe as supportive therapy for the nervous system, possibly helping to decrease stress and improve sleep.
( 3) Laboratory studies have shown that rosmarinic acid, the active ingredient to which Melissa Officinalis is standardized, has been reported to inhibit cyclooxygenase 2 ( COX-2) to an extent comparable to ibuprofen, naproxen and aspirin. This may indicate the ability to reduce inflammation.
( 4) A study suggests that Melissa Officinalis may support normal function of the thyroid gland.
Package: double vacuum packing inside, 25 kg/ fiber drum or according to customer requirement.
Storage: Store in cool & dry place, Keep away from strong light and heat.
Shelf life: 24 Months when properly stored.
