Melissa essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of fresh buds, leaves, and twigs of melissa or Melissa officinalis, as it is scientifically known. There is a good reason why this essential oil has earned the reputation and a globally known name of lemon balm oil. This is because this oil is extensively used in nearly all sorts of balms due to its soothing properties while having a sweet, pleasant aroma. It is also known as sweet oil and common oil. Melissa plant is native to the Mediterranean region and has been popularly referred to as the bee plant. However, that is not the sole cause of this plant's popularity. It is famous particularly for its soothing, memory boosting, and anti-depressant powers, among others whose explanations can be found below.
Product Name | Melissa (Lemon Balm) Oil |
Botanical Name | Melissa Officilanis |
Item Code | AFR0000118 |
CAS# | 8014-71-9 ; 84082-61-1 |
Country of Origin | India |
Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
Quality of Product | 100% Pure & Natural |
Specific Gravity (g/ml) | 0.880 - 0.920 @ 20°C |
Refractive Index | 1.455 - 1.485 @ 20°C |
Optical Rotation (°) | +10° to +15° |
Aluminium bottles with PET lined plastic ribbed screw cap are perfect for prolonged storage as these bottles do not react with the natural contents inside them.
Bulk packaging are offered in Galvanised Iron (G.I.) drums or HDPE plastic-drums which are ideal for long storage and safe logistics of the product.
A natural oil typically obtained by distillation and having the characteristic odour of the plant or other source from which it is extracted.
An "herbal extract" is a very concentrated liquid in which a solvent is used to extract the herbal properties out of plant material.
Carrier oil, also known as base oil or vegetable oil, is used to dilute essential oils and absolutes before they are applied to the skin in massage and aromatherapy.
Attar (Arabic: عطر) also known as ittar is a natural perfume oil derived from botanical sources, such as flowers (jasmine, rose, sandalwood and more), herbs, spices, or barks. Oils can also be expressed by chemical means but generally natural perfumes which qualify as Attars are distilled naturally.
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Absolutes are similar to essential oils. They are concentrated, highly aromatic, oily mixtures extracted from plants. Whereas essential oils are produced by distillation, boiling or pressing, absolutes are produced through solvent extraction, or more traditionally, through enfleurage. Used in perfumery and aromatherapy.
Flavor is the sensory impression of food or other substances, and is determined primarily by the chemical senses of taste and smell.
Synthetic fragrances are high performance scents that are composed of synthetic materials. The palette of ingredients is vast. The olfactive impressions that are created are endless and can take you from your everyday reality to a world of fantasy.
Essential oils are the naturally occurring, volatile oils obtained by steam distillation or cold pressing (expression), having the characteristic aroma of the plant part from which it was derived.
These pure oils are "neat", meaning they have not been processed, diluted or manipulated in any way with solvents or other additives. Although a particular species of plant harvested and distilled for its essential oil during a particular growing season in a specific region may produce a fragrance that differs from the same species grown in a different region, many of the main chemical markers and physical specifications may be very similar.
The short answer is, essential oils come from plants. Essential oils are an oil which has typically been distilled-usually using steam or water-from the bark, leaves, flower, roots, or other parts of the plant. They are highly concentrated oils that contain both the aromatic and chemical properties of the plant.
We've established long-standing relations with our essential oil vendors, and we purchase our oils in large quantities that qualify for bulk discounts, which we then pass on to consumers in the form of everyday low pricing. We also sell direct to retailers instead of going through distributors, which can add as much as 30% to a product's cost.
No, both our pure and natural essential oils and our certified organic essential oils are never diluted or watered down in any way. We do offer a variety of essential oil blends, some of which are combined with carrier oils such as jojoba, but these blends are manufactured specifically as blends and are clearly labeled as such to avoid any confusion.
There is no official grading system that grades essential oils as A, B, C or Therapeutic grade. All NOW pure essential oils are accurately labeled as such and are the highest purity and quality available.
Yes. Our essential oils are vegan and we do not do any animal testing on any of our products.
You can! There are great ways to use oils without a diffuser.
No, they aren't. As I mentioned above, essential oils are distilled from plants. Fragrance oils are synthetically created in a laboratory.
A chemist manufactures a scent so it smells like something else. Ever had a candle that smells like apple pie? That was a fragrance oil at work.