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Balm Leaf CO2-to extract (organic), 10 % Essent. Oil, DE-ÖKO-013
Product-No.: 078.011

Specification

MSDS

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Raw Material:
Melissa officinalis – Leaves, dried, from organic farming

Production:
By supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms [1]. The extract is standardised with sunflower oil (organic) to a content of 10 % essential oil.

Ingredients:
see specification

Application:
Balm leaves are used in traditional herbal medicines to treat insomnia, mild mental stress or mild gastrointestinal complaints such as flatulence [2]. In folk medicine, lemon balm is also recommended as a diaphoretic for colds [3].*

Due to its citrusy, fresh aroma, balm leaf extract is well suited for flavouring alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, desserts, confectionery or Mediterranean dishes.*

Due to the positive properties of balm leaves, the extract is also suitable for use in food supplements, especially in preparations for the night.*

The extract has a citrus-like, invigorating smell and can therefore be used as a fragrance in cosmetic products and perfumes. Moreover, balm leaf extract has antiviral and antibacterial effects [4].*

Literature:
[1] P. Manninen, E. Häivälä, S. Sarimo, H. Kallio : Distribution of microbes in supercritical CO2 extraction of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) oils : Zeitschrift für Lebensmitteluntersuchung und -Forschung / Springerverlag (1997) 204: 202-205
[2] Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC), European Medicines Agency (EMA) : Community herbal monograph on Melissa officinalis L., folium : EMA/HMPC/196745/2012
[3] F.C. Czygan, D. Frohne, Chr. Höltzel, A. Nagell, P. Pachaöy, H.J. Pfänder, M. Wichtl, g. Willhuhn, W. Buff : Teedrogen und Phytopharmaka, 3. Auflage. : Stuttgart: Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft GmbH 1997
[4] Wolfgang Blascheck u.a. (Hrsg.) : HagerROM 2017, Hagers Enzyklopädie der Arzneistoffe und Drogen : Suttgart: Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft Stuttgart, 2017

* Statements summarise literature evidence and have informative character. They might be derived from in vitro or animal tests and thus not be substantiated for humans. Statements have not been evaluated by competent authorities and do not refer to finished products. The marketer of any finished product containing any FLAVEX extract as ingredient is responsible for assuring that the claims made for his product are lawful and comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the country in which the product is to be sold.