Lemon Balm

What is Lemon Balm extract, and what species does it come from?

Lemon Balm extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Melissa officinalis, a plant in the Lamiaceae family, native to South-central Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, and Central Asia. The extract is made from the leaf. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What part of Lemon Balm does Bio-Botanica extract?

Bio-Botanica extracts the leaf of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis). The plant part is stated on every specification sheet, because part-versus-species accuracy matters for identity testing and for label copy in the finished product.

What extract forms of Lemon Balm are available?

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is available from Bio-Botanica as alcohol-free extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, powdered extract, and tincture. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Lemon Balm originate?

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is native to South-central Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, and Central Asia. Bio-Botanica sources raw Lemon Balm against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Lemon Balm extract available alcohol-free?

Both are available. Lemon Balm is offered in alcohol-free forms including alcohol-free extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, and powdered extract, and in ethanol-based forms including tincture. Tell us which carrier your formulation requires and we will quote the matching Part ID.

Is Lemon Balm extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Lemon Balm material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Lemon Balm extract suited for?

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Lemon Balm extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Lemon Balm extract?

Every Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Lemon Balm extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Lemon Balm extract manufactured and tested?

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.