Description
Melissa officinalis (italics), also known as lemon balm, received the name Melissa because of its sweet, fresh, citrus-like fragrance, which was known to attract bees (Melissa is Greek for honey bee). As one of our rarest and most expensive oils, Melissa has a wide range of benefits and uses. Due to its positive effect on mood, Melissa has long been used to help calm feelings of tension and nervousness when applied topically.