FSS BALM MINT EXTRACT BG PF

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FSS BALM MINT EXTRACT BG PF Lemon balm is a perennial herb occurring naturally in the Mediterranean and West Asia and cultivated widely in Europe and North America.1 From the Labia tae family (Mint family), this botanical is also known as common balm, honey plant, dropsy plant, balm mint, and many more.2 Melissa is a Latin term of the Greek word for “honeybee,” and officinalis is indicative of the herb’s medicinal nature. The therapeutic applications of lemon balm date as far back as 50-80 BC, being regaled for its soothing benefits.2 Used for tea, flavor, culinary purposes, pharmacological uses, or fragrances/perfumes, this herb’s potential can also extend to the cosmetic and personal care industry. Lemon balm has been used as an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antifungal, with traditional uses in folk medicine for centuries.1,2 It was identified that when used externally in salve, this herb was believed to relieve symptoms of sores, acne, and more. A spray of lemon balm was even used to help cure baldness.3 A study investigating the effect of lemon balm on experimental burn wound healing showed the herb being an ideal dressing in the treatment of burns, displaying a reduction in pain and scarring.2 In addition, this lemony and minty plant has been notated as being a refreshing toner for oily and acne-prone skin, helping to smooth wrinkles and reduce the appearance of pores3, while its anti-viral properties may make it a potent extract to use in cold sore creams and lip balms.4 These findings help exemplify the vast possibilities of implementing lemon balm in hair and skin applications. Incorporate FSS Balm Mint Extract BG PF into your next formulation to reap the potential benefits of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis). Benefits: • Revitalizing • Nourishing References: 1. Świąder, Katarzyna, Katarzyna Startek, and Christofora Hanny Wijaya. “The therapeutic properties of Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.): Reviewing novel findings and medical indications.” Journal of Applied Botany & Food Quality 92 (2019). 2. Turhan, H. “Lemon balm.” Handbook of herbs and spices (2006): 390. 3. Waheed, Kinza, et al. “Lemon balm.” Medicinal Plants of South Asia. Elsevier, 2020. 465-478. 4. Mudgal, Sanchita, Neha Sharma, and Rajesh Singh Tomar. “Study of phytocompoundbased nanocosmeceuticals.” Strad Research 7.6 (2020): 343-59. 5. Pore, Amol V., Sanjay K. Bais, and Dnyaneshwar N. Shinde. “Review on Herbal Monograph Preparation.” FSS10281PF Show more