Characteristics

Botanical name :

Melissa officinalis

Production process:

Lemon balm essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the aerial parts of Melissa officinalis L.

Part of plant used :

Aerial parts

Botanical family :

Lamiaceae

Country of origin :

France, Bulgaria, Hungary

Other names :

Lemon balm, lemon balm, lemon herb, poncirade, lemongrass, lemonade, bee pepper

Organoleptic characteristics:

• Odor: Fresh, lemony and herbaceous
• Appearance : Liquid
• Color: Pale yellow to orange

Main biochemical components:

• Citral (Geranial + Neral) (15.00 to 70.00%)
• Beta caryophyllene (6.00 to 30.00%)
• Germacrene D (<= 20,00%)
• Citronellal (<= 9,00%)

Allergens present : Citral (Geranial + Neral) (15.00 to 70.00%), Geraniol (<= 6.00%), Citronellol (<= 4.00%), Linalol (<= 2.00%), D-Limonene (<= 1.50%)

Packaging:

Brown glass bottle with codi-drop and child-resistant screw cap.

Storage :

Close bottle tightly after use. Store away from heat (below 20°C), air and light.

Recycling information / sorting instructions :

By following these instructions, you will contribute to the efficient and sustainable recycling of glass bottles of essential oils.

• Empty the bottle completely: Make sure the bottle is completely empty before recycling. Essential oil residues can contaminate the recycling process.
• Remove caps and droppers: Separate the different parts of the bottle. Caps and droppers, often made of plastic or metal, should be sorted separately in accordance with local regulations.
• Rinse the bottle: Rinse the bottle to remove any residual essential oil. Use warm water and, if necessary, a little soap.
• Local sorting instructions: Follow your local sorting instructions. In general, glass bottles should be placed in the glass recycling container. However, rules may vary, so check the guidelines of your local waste management service.
• Labels: Paper labels may remain on the bottles, as they are usually disposed of during the glass recycling process.

Instructions for use

Main use :

Diffusion

Directions for use :

Read precautions before use. Pour a few drops into an essential oil diffuser.

Our commitments:

Culture: Organic, certified by Ecocert FR-BIO-01

Quality: Botanically and Biochemically Defined Essential Oil (BBDEO)

• 100% pure (free from other related essential oils),
• 100% natural (not denatured with synthetic molecules),
• 100% integral (not discolored, not deterpenated, not rectified...)

Precautions for use

Read the precautions for use before use. Regular airing of living areas is recommended to improve indoor air quality. Use for atmospheric diffusion. Do not use in the presence of children under 7, pregnant or breast-feeding women. Do not ingest or apply to the skin.

WARNING: Before using essential oils, please read the general precautions for use available in PDF below:

Download general precautions

Information on the use of essential oils in aromatherapy is provided for information purposes only, and in no way replaces advice and prescriptions issued by a doctor. Only a doctor is authorized to deliver the most appropriate therapeutic treatment. Algovital declines all responsibility in the event of accident, injury or damage suffered by anyone practicing self-medication on the basis of the information contained on this site.