{"product_id":"bulgarian-melissa-essential-oil","title":"Melissa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ananda-product-description\" style=\"line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eMelissa Essential Oil — Bulgaria\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 4px 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #6b6b6b; font-style: italic; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e L. · Steam Distilled · Leaves and Tops ·  Black Sea, Varna Region, Bulgaria \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e · 2026 Summer Cabinet \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e· \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/pages\/bulgaria-grower-certifications\"\u003eGrower Organic Certifications\u003c\/a\u003e  · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/1469\/2765\/files\/BVR_Melissa.pdf?v=1784195365\"\u003eView the Verification Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great deal of oil sold as Melissa is actually a blend or reconstruction built from Lemongrass, Citronella, or other citral-rich oils. True Melissa is extraordinarily low-yielding and costly to produce, and it has its own unmistakable complexity. It should not smell like a forceful Lemongrass oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the real material: a particularly beautiful Bulgarian distillation with a light, fresh lemony aroma, a wonderful sweet note not often found, and a soft herbaceous depth beneath it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eAromatic Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a particularly beautiful Melissa, with the light, fresh lemony aroma the plant is known for and a wonderful sweet note not often found. It opens bright and green, then becomes softer, warmer, and more herbaceous as the aroma develops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeranial and neral give the current lot its clear lemon character, while beta-caryophyllene and germacrene D bring body beneath it. This is what keeps the oil from smelling thin or one-dimensional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrue Melissa has an unusual combination of complexity, power, and gentleness. It is strongly aromatic, but never harsh; sweet, but not floral; lemony, but unmistakably more than a citrus note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 0 28px; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eFocused inhalation when emotional pressure or mental overactivity makes it difficult to settle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eLow-dose evening blends where calm is wanted without a heavy or dense aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eShort diffusion sessions intended to brighten the atmosphere while softening tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eNatural perfumery compositions requiring a fresh green-lemon note with greater sweetness and depth than Lemongrass or Citronella.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eCarefully measured adult topical formulations requiring only a very small amount of essential oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eAbout This Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eMelissa, also known as Lemon Balm, is among the lowest-yielding plants used in essential-oil production. The Ananda Archives record that approximately 3.5 to 7.5 tons of plant material may be required to produce one pound of essential oil—an extraordinarily small yield of roughly 0.01%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat almost impossibly small yield is one reason Melissa has always been expensive and so frequently imitated. Price alone cannot establish authenticity, but a loud lemon note is not enough: the real oil carries sweetness, herbal body, and a gentleness that reconstructed materials rarely reproduce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe present product is steam distilled from the leaves and tops of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Geranial and neral give the current batch its clear lemon brightness, while beta-caryophyllene, germacrene D, and citronellal help form the deeper herbal body beneath it. The oil is fresh and immediately recognizable, but it is the sweetness and depth behind the lemon note that make it true Melissa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe Ananda Archives also describe a separate Melissa CO₂ extract as darker in color, more densely sweet and more strongly herbaceous. That description does not apply to the present product. This Summer Cabinet material is the lighter, more volatile steam-distilled essential oil on which much of Melissa’s aromatherapy literature and practice has traditionally been based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eTraditional Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat almost impossibly small yield is one reason Melissa has always been expensive and so frequently imitated. Price alone cannot establish authenticity, but a loud lemon note is not enough: the real oil carries sweetness, herbal body, and a gentleness that reconstructed materials rarely reproduce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe present product is steam distilled from the leaves and tops of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Geranial and neral give the current batch its clear lemon brightness, while beta-caryophyllene, germacrene D, and citronellal help form the deeper herbal body beneath it. The oil is fresh and immediately recognizable, but it is the sweetness and depth behind the lemon note that make it true Melissa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eApplications \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInhalation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa is best approached in small amounts. Use it on a fragrance blotter, aromatherapy inhaler, or unscented tissue and inhale briefly. Its fresh lemony brightness appears immediately, while the softer sweet-herbaceous character develops more slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDiffusion\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiffuse alone or within a blend, following the diffuser manufacturer’s guidance and using intermittent sessions in a ventilated room. Melissa carries quickly through a space and can easily dominate a composition, so restraint generally gives the more beautiful result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSkin and Body\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa can bring a clean, lively aromatic note to facial oils, body oils, and massage preparations. Because the oil is both powerful and concentrated, it should remain a minor part of a properly diluted formula applied only to intact skin. Patch test the finished preparation before broader use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNatural Perfumery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvaluate Melissa first as a bench dilution before adding it to a finished composition. On the fragrance strip, the green-lemon opening appears quickly, but the softer sweetness and herbaceous depth are what give the oil its value through the heart and drydown.`\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eArchive and Blending Notes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa mixes beautifully with Geranium, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/bulgarian-lavender-essential-oil\"\u003eLavender\u003c\/a\u003e, Orange, and Lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeranium brings out its softer green-floral side. Lavender smooths and extends its calming character. Orange and Lemon brighten the opening without covering the unusual sweetness that makes true Melissa distinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe archives also preserve older direct-use and undiluted topical recipes. These remain part of Ananda’s historical record but are not reproduced as current application instructions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eCultivation and Sourcing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThis Melissa comes from Bulgaria’s Black Sea, Varna region and is steam distilled from the leaves and tops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe material comes directly from a Bulgarian grower and distiller with whom Ananda has maintained a trusted, long-term relationship. Ananda has visited the fields and production site and followed the cultivation and distillation process at its source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eAccording to the producer’s documented practices and Ananda’s direct observation, the plants are cultivated without synthetic herbicide or pesticide sprays. This lot is offered as cultivated material grown under those practices; it is not represented under an organic certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eMelissa is particularly demanding to source well. Its extremely low yield, high value and history of substitution make both analytical review and direct aromatic evaluation important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single essential oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melissa; Lemon Balm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw-material origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulgaria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Sea, Varna region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant part:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves and tops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam distillation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulgaria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivated without synthetic herbicide or pesticide sprays, according to documented producer practices and Ananda’s direct observation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e No current organic certificate supplied; not represented as certified organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top to middle note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, bright, lemony, softly sweet and herbaceous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance and consistency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow to orange liquid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDilution status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Undiluted essential oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdded ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e None listed in the current batch documentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Current Certificate of Analysis with selected gas-chromatographic constituent values\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place. Minimize exposure to heat, light and air. Refrigeration is appropriate for extended storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e essential oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eBatch Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 20px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe current Certificate of Analysis reports selected constituents rather than a complete chromatographic profile. The values below describe the documented current lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eCurrent Lot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 28px; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26Q2MEL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalysis date:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumented expiry date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow to orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumented odor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eSelected Constituents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 28px; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeranial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.08%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeral:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta-caryophyllene:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.34%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermacrene D:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.74%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitronellal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.82%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeranyl acetate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.78%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-one:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.74%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrans-beta-ocimene:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.51%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinalool:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.30%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimonene:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eCalculated from the Reported Values\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 20px 28px; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined geranial and neral:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49.06%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined selected constituents listed above:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74.41%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe remaining chromatographic composition is not identified in the supplied certificate and should not be inferred from these selected values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThese values describe this particular batch. They should not be used alone to rank quality, predict a clinical outcome or compare materials without considering the complete analysis, preparation, storage history and direct aromatic or formulation evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/bulgarian-lavender-essential-oil\"\u003eBulgarian Lavender Essential Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eLavender softens Melissa’s bright lemon note and gives the blend a fuller, more settled herbal body. It is an especially beautiful pairing for evening inhalation and diffusion, where Melissa lifts the blend and Lavender keeps it gentle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/bergamot-fcf-essential-oil\"\u003eBergamot FCF Essential Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eBergamot broadens Melissa’s lemon brightness and adds a dry green-citrus note without taking away its sweetness. The combination is fresh, clear, and uplifting, particularly in daytime aromatic blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eMelissa Essential Oil also pairs especially well with Lemon, Geranium, Sweet Orange, Mandarin, Neroli, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/roman-chamomile-essential-oil\"\u003eRoman Chamomile\u003c\/a\u003e, Clary Sage, Sweet Marjoram, Rose Otto, Ylang Ylang, Frankincense, Indian Sandalwood and Vetiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere’s how you may pair it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 0 28px; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloral and herbaceous aromatics:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/bulgarian-lavender-essential-oil\"\u003eLavender\u003c\/a\u003e, Geranium, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Sweet Marjoram, Rose Otto and Ylang Ylang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus and floral citrus:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/bergamot-fcf-essential-oil\"\u003eBergamot FCF,\u003c\/a\u003e Lemon, Sweet Orange, Mandarin and Neroli.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoods, resins and base notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/frankincense-carterii-co2-extract\"\u003eFrankincense\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/aged-indian-sandalwood-essential-oil\"\u003eIndian Sandalwood\u003c\/a\u003e and Vetiver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eNotes and Cautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 28px; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eFor external aromatic or properly diluted topical use only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eNot for ingestion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eDo not apply undiluted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eKeep routine adult topical formulations at approximately 0.5% and do not exceed 0.9% without qualified formulation guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eMelissa is rich in geranial and neral and may irritate or sensitize the skin when used at excessive concentrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003ePatch test the finished preparation before broader topical use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eDo not apply directly to cold sores, shingles lesions, open wounds, infected skin, recent incisions or other compromised tissue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eAvoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes and other sensitive areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eWash the hands after handling the undiluted oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eDiscontinue use if irritation, redness or sensitivity occurs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eOxidized essential oils carry a greater sensitization risk. Store the bottle tightly closed and replace material that has developed a harsh, stale or otherwise altered aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eSeek qualified guidance before use during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, with young children, or when managing a medical condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 14px 0 0 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/pages\/safety-information\"\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Responsible Use\u003c\/a\u003e for Ananda’s general essential-oil guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eAvailability and Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eMelissa Essential Oil is part of the 2026 Summer Cabinet and is available while the current batch remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eCurrent size options are those displayed in the product selector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eFuture lots may differ in origin, producer, harvest, appearance, aroma, analytical profile, available size or Cabinet placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eFurther Study\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 20px 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #6b6b6b;\"\u003eThe references below do not all examine the same preparation or route of use. The 2023 and 2025 studies investigated inhaled Melissa essential oil in human participants. The 2008 antiviral study was conducted in cell culture. The 2010 study used orally administered essential oil in mice. These studies do not support self-treatment, undiluted topical application or ingestion of the present retail oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.35; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePasyar N, Aghababaei M, Rambod M, Zarshenas MM. “The effectiveness of \u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e L. essential oil inhalation on anxiety and symptom burden of hemodialysis patients: a randomized trial study.” \u003cem\u003eBMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies\u003c\/em\u003e. 2025;25:103.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA randomized study of 68 hemodialysis patients comparing Melissa inhalation with refined sweet almond oil, used three times weekly for one month, with reductions reported in anxiety and overall symptom burden. The population and clinical setting limit direct generalization to routine household use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s12906-025-04840-y\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s12906-025-04840-y\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.35; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlvarado-García PAA, Soto-Vásquez MR, Gomez FMI, et al. “Effects of \u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e essential oil on state and trait anxiety.” \u003cem\u003ePharmacognosy Journal\u003c\/em\u003e. 2023;15(3):454–460.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA quasi-experimental study of 58 participants divided between a Melissa aromatherapy group and a waiting-list control. State anxiety decreased significantly, while trait anxiety showed no statistically significant effect. The essential oil used had a different principal composition from the present Bulgarian batch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.5530\/pj.2023.15.101\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.5530\/pj.2023.15.101\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.35; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchnitzler P, Schuhmacher A, Astani A, Reichling J. “\u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e oil affects infectivity of enveloped herpesviruses.” \u003cem\u003ePhytomedicine\u003c\/em\u003e. 2008;15(9):734–740.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA laboratory study evaluating Melissa essential oil against HSV-1 and HSV-2 in cell culture, reporting activity when the virus was exposed to the oil before cellular infection. It was not a human trial and does not establish a safe or effective direct-use protocol for skin lesions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.phymed.2008.04.018\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.phymed.2008.04.018\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.35; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChung MJ, Cho SY, Bhuiyan MJH, Kim KH, Lee SJ. “Anti-diabetic effects of lemon balm (\u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e) essential oil on glucose- and lipid-regulating enzymes in type 2 diabetic mice.” \u003cem\u003eBritish Journal of Nutrition\u003c\/em\u003e. 2010;104(2):180–188.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA preclinical study administering Melissa essential oil orally to diabetic mice for six weeks. It was not a human study, did not investigate inhalation or topical aromatherapy and does not support ingestion of Melissa essential oil or claims that the present product manages any condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0007114510001765\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0007114510001765\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #6b6b6b; font-style: italic; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eThe information provided on this page has not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ananda Apothecary","offers":[{"title":"10 ML","offer_id":41506661990557,"sku":"","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 ML","offer_id":41506664710301,"sku":"","price":196.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/1469\/2765\/files\/10mlMelissa.png?v=1782126367","url":"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/bulgarian-melissa-essential-oil","provider":"The Ananda Apothecary™  ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}