- INCI Name:Melissa Officinalis Extract
- Ingredient Name:Lemon Balm Extract
- Functions:Fungistatic Agent, Flavoring Agent, Viscosity Modifier, Anti-Irritant, Anti-Microbial Agent
- Flavor:Balm
Bio-Botanica, Inc. Lemon Balm Herb is a product from the Lamiaceae plant family with the Latin name Melissa officinalis. Key chemical constituents include flavonoids (quercitrin, rhamnocitrin, luteolin), polyphenolic compounds (rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid, and protocatechuic acid), monoterpenoid aldehyde, monoterpene glycosides, triterpenes (ursolic and oleanolic acids), sesquiterpenes, tannins, and essential oils. This product serves functional roles in the categories of flavors and mood and stress support within the food, beverage, and dietary supplement industry. Additionally, it is used in the cosmetic and personal care industry, primarily for fragrance, skin, and hair applications.