Lemon Balm Leaf Extract 5% Rosmarinic Acid

What is Lemon Balm Leaf Extract?

Melissa, the genus name Melissa, is derived from the Greek word meaning "love of bees". Its fresh, sweet, lemon-scented odour, which is why it is also known as lemon balm. Despite its similarity in appearance to mint, balsam is not in the mint family, even though some may call it lemon perfume mint. Lemon Balm Leaf Extract is the active ingredient extracted from the leaves of Melissa officinalis L., family Labiatae.

Modern research has confirmed that vanillin, citral, rosemary acid, and other components in the lemon balm leaf extract can inhibit GABA transaminase in rat brain tissue, thus interfering with GABA metabolism, increasing the content of GABA in the brain, reducing the excitability of the nervous system, and playing a calming and soothing role in resisting anxiety.

Green Spring Technology supplies Lemon Balm Leaf Extract 5% Rosmarinic Acid, the powder is homogeneous and fine, with stable properties, good solubility and low moisture content, which can extend the storage period.

Green Spring Technology is a leading biotech company in China with 7 certifications, and 7 patents and has been awarded Halal, Kosher, COSMOS, BRC, IFS, FDA, ISO and many other certifications. Our products are manufactured to the highest international industry standards, complying with EU EC396, EU 2023/915 and the highest solvent residue standards. 

Specification: 

Regulation:

It conforms to EU regulations.

Benefits:

Calms and Soothes, Fights Anxiety

Rosmarinic acid is one of the active ingredients of lemon balm leaf extract. It has been proved that rosemarinic acid can inhibit GABA transaminase and inhibit the degradation of GABA, thus increasing the concentration of GABA in the brain, which has a calming and soothing effect on anxiety. In addition, rosemarinic acid has antioxidant and free radical scavenging and nerve cell protection effects, which in turn improves anxiety. Lemon balm leaf extract can be used as an anti-anxiety mild sedative with improved mental mood, and some studies have shown it to be effective in relieving stress.

Antimicrobial

The antimicrobial properties of Lemon Balm have also been demonstrated, the ethanol fraction of lemon balm leaf has very significant antimicrobial and antiseptic effects and has synergistic antimicrobial effects with sodium nitrite, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate. Other components in the extract such as rosemarinic acid, caffeic acid and flavonoids are known to have antibacterial activity against the following bacteria: Bacillus subtilis, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Corynebacterium roqueforti, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., Acidophilus spp., Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Listeria monocytogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella enteritidis, Shigella spp., Staphylococcus aureus and others. resistance, and fungi such as Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger, and Streptomyces symphonis are resistant.

Anti Inflammatory and Antioxidant

The components of linalool, linalooic acid, linalooene, and linalool hydrocarbons contained in the extract of Melissa officinalisL. have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities, which can inhibit the growth of various bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Streptococcus, as well as inhibit various inflammatory reactions, including cytokines (such as interleukin-1) α）、 Release of antioxidants and anti cytotoxic substances; In addition, Lemon Balm also contains a large number of antioxidants, such as vitamin C and flavonoids, which can inhibit the formation of free radicals and prevent oxidative damage.

Anti-Allergy and Oil Control

One of the most commonly used botanical extracts for allergies, Lemon Balm Leaf extract can easily handle allergies that not even German Chamomile can handle. At the same time, the oil-controlling power of bee balm is excellent, effectively balancing the skin's oil.

Applications:

For Health Products:

Lemon Balm Leaf Extract has antidepressant, anti-anxiety, and sleep aid effects. In addition, lemon balm has a variety of effects such as improving memory and neurodegenerative diseases, antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory, gastrointestinal protection, regulation of menstrual disorders and dysmenorrhoea in women, and improvement of hyperlipidaemia. As an ingredient, vanilla extract has been used as an additive in various health products.

In Cosmetics:

Lemon Balm Leaf extract contains rosmarinic acid, which protects the skin from the damage and oxidative stress caused by sun and screen blue light exposure. It has antioxidant activity that reduces the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), thereby reducing oxidative damage to the skin caused by UV and blue light exposure. Lemon Balm Leaf extract powder has been used as a cosmetic ingredient.