Melissa Essential Oil

Melissa oil – which is also identifiable by its botanical name Melissa officinalis L., is extracted by steam distillation from the leaves and flowering tops of the melissa herb, which is native to Europe and Asia.

Melissa oil is rich in citronellal, which is believed to help relax the body and mind, whilst it also contains the neral compound, which is responsible for giving the oil its citrusy, lemon-like scent.

The benefits of melissa oil can also be delivered through flavonoids like rhamnocitrin, quercetin and luteolin, which have the potential to provide anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties.