Name | Oils, horsemint |
Synonyms | Melissa Oil Melissa Type Horsemint Oil Oils, horsemint Horsemint Leaves Extract HORSEMINT LEAVES EXTRACT (MONARDA SPP.) |
CAS | 8006-85-7 |
FEMA | 2582 | HORSEMINT LEAVES EXTRACT (MONARDA SPP.) |
introduction | balm (Melissa officinalis l.) alias: horsemint (horse mint), monarda (horse mint), American mint (American mint), long leaved mint (long leaved mint), wild lemon (wild bergamot), muna mint (muna mint), lemon balm, Melissa, Melissa, Melissa, is a perennial herb of the genus Lamiaceae [Labiatae] Melissa (Monarda). The plant height is 60cm -80cm, the stem is 4 ridges, many branches, the leaves are opposite, the shape is like a heart, the four seasons are evergreen, the leaves are sparsely pilose and transparent glands on both sides, with strong lemon fragrance. Flowers terminal or axillary, small corolla white or light red. Nutlets are oblong, dark brown and shiny, and their seed germination ability can be maintained for more than 4 years. Lemmy balm was considered by the ancient Greeks to be the incarnation of the god, and it was often used as an important vanilla plant for sacrifices in ancient Greece. Melissa grass essential oil is an essential oil extracted from Melissa grass, which has a very good tranquilizing effect. It is also one of the most commonly used essential oils to treat allergies. It is very effective in treating skin or respiratory allergies, and is equally effective with German chamomile essential oil. The scientific name of the balm grass Melissa officinalis, unique herb plant flavor, fresh and sweet, a little lemon flavor. |
main components | analysis and identification of essential oil components of Melissa officinalis found 20 kinds of leaves, mainly geraniac (43.1%), neraldehyde (33.4%), pentane (4.7%), geraniol acetate (2.9%) and β-caryophyllene (2.4%), etc. There are 19 species in stems, mainly geranialdehyde (34.9%), neraldehyde (23.5%), geraniol acetate (7.5%), palmitic acid (4.3%), caryophyllene oxide (4.0%) and β-caryophyllene (3.5%). Studies have found that the volatile oil mainly contains aldehydes, terpenoids and a small amount of phenolic compounds. |
efficacy and function | Lemon Balm is a traditional national herbal medicine widely used as a mild sedative, antispasmodic and antibacterial agent. In the folk, it is often used to treat nervous tension, headache, abdominal miasma, increase appetite, promote digestion and treat simple lesions caused by herpes virus. "The Complete Collection of Drugs" records that it has the effects of "refreshing the brain, nourishing the heart, strengthening the stomach and helping digestion". Main efficacy: Melissa grass essential oil has a very good tranquilizing effect; it is also one of the most commonly used essential oils to treat allergies. It is very effective in treating skin or respiratory allergies, and is equally effective with German chamomile essential oil. Drop a few drops of balm essential oil into the hot water to soak feet can promote blood circulation to the meridians and achieve the effect of removing beriberi and beriberi. Psychological efficacy: The smell of the essential oil of Melissa officinalis makes people calm and entertaining. It is used for physical and mental disorders and autonomic disorders caused by depression and anxiety. Physiological efficacy: Melissa officinalis essential oil also has the effect of smoothing and regulating the menstrual cycle, and can also regulate the periodicity of female ovulation. It can help lower blood pressure, calm over-speed breathing and heartbeat, and is a good cure for shock or palpitations. Body function: It has curative effect on skin and respiratory allergy symptoms. It can help lower blood pressure, improve eczema, asthma, bronchitis, indigestion, nausea and nausea. In addition, it also helps to adjust women's menstrual period and relieve menstrual pain. It is beneficial to improve the symptoms of colds, reduce fever, and ease the headaches and migraines that accompany colds. Spiritual efficacy: can calm the unbalanced state of the mind, and can also remove the depression in the chest. In the tense state, it can give appropriate comfort and help you tide over irregular mood ups and downs. beauty effect: it can regulate allergic skin, make metabolism normal, and make skin have healthy luster. other effects: it can effectively repel insects and reduce mosquito bites. it can be put into a bottle, diluted with distilled water and sprayed in the required environment to prevent mosquitoes. |
application field | balm has good soothing effect on physiology and psychology. A 2003 study pointed out that balm essential oil has the ability to inhibit "thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)" and effectively slow down the symptoms of hyperthyroidism and goiter. It is also one of the most commonly used essential oils to treat allergies. For example, skin and respiratory allergies, inhaling steam from the essential oil of Melissa officinalis can relieve asthma and cough. The psychological effect of Melissa officinalis is also very strong. Its aroma is unique in essential oils. It has a delicate fragrance and a pleasant lemon fragrance, which bathes the body and mind in a beautiful atmosphere, helps to improve tension, mental confusion, insomnia, and increase life vitality. A study in 2004 stated that Melissa can be used to treat mild and moderate depression without side effects. |
extraction process | balm essential oil fragrance is very refreshing, with strong lemon aroma and mint-like cool flavor. it is extracted from leaves and flowers by distillation, and the essential oil is light yellow. |
usage | skin improvement: massage, suitable for oily acne skin, healing wounds, preventing eczema, and helpful for scalp oil and baldness. 20 ml of sweet almond oil +3 drops of balm +3 drops of cedar +4 drops of juniper fruit for women: smooth regulation of menstruation, regulation of ovulation cycle, improvement of infertility and irregular menstruation. 20 ml of base oil +4 drops of balm grass +4 drops of geranium +2 drops of basil circulatory system: gentle shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, palpitations, especially good for lowering blood pressure and stopping spasm. 3 drops of bee grass +3 drops of Ilan +2 drops of happy sage digestive system: massage, it is a nourishing essential oil, which is very effective in smoothing the digestive tract, helping digestion and removing flatulence. Sweet almond oil 20ml, 4 drops of balm, 3 drops of peppermint, 3 drops of cardamom. Respiratory system: vapor inhalation is effective for bronchitis and breathing problems caused by influenza. It can also treat asthma and smooth respiratory spasm. Melissa 2 drops + eucalyptus 2 drops + ginger 1 drop nervous system: incense can prevent dizziness, fainting and depression. 3 drops of red balm +3 drops of rock orchid +2 drops of Roman chamomile to invigorate the mood: incense, 3 drops of red balm +3 drops of sweet orange +2 drops of frankincense to apply to the face: the essential oil of red balm drops into the washbasin, apply it on the face with a wrung towel, and inhale aroma, which can improve headache and migraine caused by colds and insomnia. |