Melissa Essential Oil is a rare, sweet-smelling essence distilled from the delicate flowers of Melissa officinalis, a beloved garden herb known as Lemon Balm. Its name, Melissa, means “honeybee” in Greek, a tribute to the flowers’ irresistible allure to bees. Highly prized for its low-yield distillation, Melissa Essential Oil is treasured for its gentle, calming, and uplifting properties.
With its mild, sweet, lemony-fresh aroma, Melissa evokes the sensation of strolling through a sunlit orchard on a summer afternoon. It is an aromatic tonic for body, mind, and spirit, supporting relaxation, emotional balance, and radiant skin.
Botanical & Extraction Details:
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Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis
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Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
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Extraction Method: Steam distilled
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Plant Part Distilled: Flowers
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Country of Origin: Bulgaria
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Cultivation Method: Organic
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Composition: 100% Melissa officinalis
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Consistency: Thin to medium viscosity
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Scent Profile: Mild, sweet, lemony fresh, like sun-drenched orchard blooms
Blends Harmoniously With:
Neroli, Rose Otto, Geranium, Ylang, Lemon Verbena, Jasmine, Bergamot, Douglas Fir, Frankincense, Lemon, Palo Santo, Greenland Moss, Blood Orange, Juniper, Cypress, Rosemary
Uses & Benefits:
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Dilute as a skin tonic to soothe redness and puffiness
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Freshens breath and supports oral care
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Add to diffusers and baths for calming, relaxing effects
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Emotional and spiritual support for positivity, balance, and tranquility
Why Choose Melissa Essential Oil:
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Organic, steam-distilled from rare, high-quality flowers
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Low-yield, precious oil for therapeutic aromatherapy and luxury perfumery
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Promotes emotional stability, calmness, and radiant skin
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Ideal for creating soothing skin serums, relaxing baths, and restorative rituals
“True oil of Melissa is for all practical purposes the most expensive essential oil on the market. Its yield is low and its distillation often difficult.”
– Kurt Schnaubelt, Advanced Aromatherapy
“Melissa causeth the mind and heart to become merry, and reviveth the heart… and driveth away all troublesome cares and thoughts out of the mind.”
– Nicolas Culpeper, 1653, Complete Herbal and English Physician
