Melissa (Lemon Balm)

Overview

Calming and anti-herpetic

Latin name : Melissa officinalis

Technical Sheet

Chemotype

Geranial (25-40%), neral (20-35%), citronellal (5-15%)

Plant Part

parties aeriennes

Extraction

distillation vapeur

Administration Routes

cutanee (diluee), diffusion

Max cutaneous dilution : 10%

Therapeutic Properties

• Calming
• Anti-herpetic
• Hypotensive
• Antispasmodic
• Anti-inflammatory

Indications

• Cold sores
• Anxiety
• Tachycardia
• Spastic colitis

Recommended Dosage

1-2 drops diluted 5-10%

Contraindications

• Dermocaustic - must be diluted
• Glaucoma

Safety Profile

• Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
• Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
• Children : ✗ Not recommended