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Melissa oil (Melissa officinalis) - the origin, source, extraction method, chemical composition, therapeutic ... (Site not responding. Last check: ) |
 | | Melissa oil is extracted from Melissa officinalis of the Labiatae family and is also known as balm, lemon balm, as well as common, sweet and bee balm. |
 | | Melissa oil has a sweet, fresh and citrus-like smell and is pale yellow in color and has a watery viscosity. |
 | | Although the high aldehyde content of melissa oil may cause an allergic reaction in some individuals, it is useful to fight fungal infections, checking the blood flow in wounds and in some quarters it is also used to counteract baldness and hair loss. |
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