Melissa Leaf 3% dilution in jojoba

Plant Part: Leaves

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Description: Melissa Leaf, commonly known as lemon balm, comes from a sweet smelling, bushy herb that grows up to nearly three feet high with serrated leaves and tiny white or pink flowers.

Color: Slightly translucent yellow liquid

Common Uses: Melissa Leaf Essential Oil is well known for its gentle, lemony scent, fragrant tea, and thus its popularity in kitchen gardens.

Consistency: Medium viscosity

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Gernaium, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Majoram, Neroli, Rose, Ylang ylang

Aromatic Scent: Melissa Leaf Essential Oil has a warm and radiant scent reminiscent of lemons.

History: Also known as Lemon Balm and Bee Balm, and Cure-All, Melissa comes from the Greek for ‘Honey Bee’. It was believed to impart good cheer, and has long been used to maintain health and beauty. Very small amounts in personal-care products will fragrance them beautifully, and a few drops will add a soothing element to massage oils.

Cautions: Melissa Leaf Essential Oil has possible sensitizing and dermal irritating characteristics. Nonetheless, it is viewed by experts as non-toxic. Avoid use during pregnancy.