60208391EU Code: 60204681


Melissa officinalis
5 ml
As one of our rarest and most expensive oils, Melissa essential oil has a wide range of benefits and uses. Due to its positive effect on mood, Melissa has long been used to help calm feelings when applied topically. Also known as lemon balm, the sweet, fresh, citrus-like fragrance of Melissa was known to attract honeybees. This is where the name “Melissa” came from, which is Greek for honey bee.
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60208391EU Code: 60204681Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. Consult your doctor if pregnant or in treatment. Avoid eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
Bulgaria is an agricultural haven for growing aromatic plants and is home to people rich in expertise. Near the Black Sea, the sunny and dry climate, coupled with the sandy, well-drained soil, make the growing conditions in Bulgaria ideal.


Also known as Lemon Balm, Melissa is a perrennial herbaceous plant that grows between 45 to 60 cm in height. The essential oil comes from steam distilling the leaf of the plant.

Recent research has demonstrated that the bicyclic sesquiterpene beta-caryophyllene has the ability to bind to CB2 receptors.

BCP directly binds to CB2 receptors to produce rapid and powerful changes within the body.

Beta-caryophyllene is a sesquiterpene found in Melissa, Ylang Ylang, and Black Pepper essential oils.

Lavender and Bergamot are rich in linalool and linalyl acetate, compounds that have well-known relaxing properties.

This rare oil is extracted from the leaf of the Melissa plant and is cherished by many for its large array of uses and benefits.