【Product Name】: Melissa Extract

【Botanical Name】: Melissa officinalis L.

【Part used】: Leaf

【Appearance】: Brownish Yellow powder

【Specification】: 4：1  10：1 / Rosmarinic Acid 1-20%

【Storage Period】: 24 Months

【Package】: 1kg/bag 25kg/drum

【Test Method】: HPLC

【Storage Conditions】: Store in cool and dry places. Keep away from strong light and heat.

Description

It grows to a maximum height of 70–150 cm. The leaves have a mild lemon scent similar to mint. During summer, small white flowers full of nectar appear. It is not to be confused with bee balm, although the white flowers attract bees. Lemon Balm is thought to have originated in Southern Europe, around the Mediterranean. It grows in the wild in different temperate regions around the world. Lemon Balm is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with creeping roots and erects square branching stems. Its heart-shaped, lemon fragrant leaves feature crinkled, serrated leaf surface and deep venation. Their upper surface of the leaves is covered by tiny hairs. White, yellowish, pale pink flowers in spikes emerge in between the leaf axils during late summer. The blooms develop into fruit-pods bearing long oval seeds. Lemon Balm grows best in rich moist soil in full sun or light shade. To grow, sow seeds in spring. Trim the plant in spring before flowering to encourage foliage.

Chemical CompositionIt mainly contains protocatechuic aldehyde, triparabenzolic acid, vanillin, , ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, carotene, luteolin, rosmarinic acid, b-sitosterol, hexadecanoic acid and other ingredients.