Melissa Essential Oil

Melissa Essential Oil Profile

Botanical: Melissa officinalis | Origin: Serbia | Method: Steam Distilled

Characteristics:

A pale yellow liquid with a light, fresh, lemony scent. It blends well with lavender, geranium, florals, and citrus oils.

Principal Constituents:

These are naturally occurring in the essential oil.

• citranellal


• geranial


• neral


• citronellol


• caryophyllene


• caryophyllene oxide


• linalool


• limonene

Safety:

Non-toxic. Possible sensitization and dermal irritation. Use in low dilutions topically. 

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