Lemon Balm P.E.

Prodcut Name: Lemon Balm P.E.
Latin Name: Melissa officinalis
Active Ingredient: Rosmarinic acid
Specification: Rosmarinic acid 10%
Appearance: Brown Fine Powder
Mesh Size: 100% through 80 mesh
Used Part: Leaf
Test Method: HPLC
Shelf Life: 2 Years

Detailed Description

Lemon balm is native to Europe but is now grown all over the world. It is grown not only in herb gardens, but also in crops for medicine, cosmetics, and furniture polish manufacturing. The plant grows up to 70–150 cm tall. The leaves have a gentle lemon scent, related to mint. During summer, small white flowers full of nectar appear. These attract bees, hence the genus name Melissa (Greek for ‘honey bee’).

Functions

1.Antioxidant and antitumor activity
2. Antimicrobial, antiviral activity against a variety of viruses, including herpes simplex virus (HSV) and HIV-1
3. Mild sedatives, anxiety reduction and hypnotics
4.Modulate for mood and cognitive enhancement, mild sedative and sleep aid
5. Memory-enhancing properties
6. Widely use as a mild sedative and antibacterial agent.

Applications

1.Lemon Balm Extract Powder, in foods and beverages, is widely used for flavoring.
2. Lemon Balm Extract Powder, in health care product field, is used for promoting sleep and improving appetite.
3. Lemon Balm Extract Powder, in pharmaceutical field, is frequently used as mild sedative agent to regulate mood and significantly increase calmness and alertness.