Essential Oils
Melissa CO2.
Melissa CO2 extract of organically farmed, dried lemon balm leaves from Germany: like a field of lemon balm in a bottle, lemony and earthy, and lower in citral than the distilled oil.
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About this product
Open the bottle and you are standing in a field of lemon balm in high summer. Like most CO2 extracts, this one smells much closer to the living plant than a distilled oil: a little milder in strength, but deeper in its lemony, earthy appeal.
It is a CO2 extract of organically farmed, dried Melissa officinalis leaves from Germany. True melissa is costly because it takes approximately three tons of plant material to yield half a kilo of oil; happily, it works best in lower doses. It carries less citral than steam-distilled melissa, which reduces the risk of sensitization. Emotionally it is described as much more balanced for highly strung nerves, and it is valued for spiritual wellbeing and in times of transition. It is the melissa in our Melissa Calendula Lip Balm, and the supplier's extract is certified organic, Halal, Kosher and COSMOS.
Details
- Botanical name: Melissa officinalis
- Origin: Germany
- Method: CO2 extract of dried leaves
- Blends with: Frankincense, Elemi, Roman Chamomile, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot and Rose
- Shelf life: about 4 to 5 years after opening
How to use
Use it in small amounts, at no more than 0.7% on skin (4 drops per fluid ounce). It still contains citral, a strong sensitizer: avoid broken skin and do not use it during pregnancy. It may affect diabetes, so use with caution, and never take it internally. Store it in the dark and refrigerated.
A summer field, bottled for the quieter seasons.
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