Scientific Name:  Melissa officinalis

Country of Origin:  France

Synonyms:  Lemon Balm, common balm, sweet balm, bee 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:  For external application only. Dilute before use. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; it is recommended that this product be tested on the skin prior to proper use. Contact with the eyes should be avoided.

ATTENTION: Alypsis Inc products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner.