Identification

Namemelissa officinalis leaf
CAS Number977090-74-6
FDA UNIISearch

Regulatory

FEMA Number2111
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)977090-74-6 ; BALM LEAVES (MELISSA OFFICINALIS L.)
FDA RegulationFDA PART 182 -- SUBSTANCES GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE

Physical Properties

Food Chemicals Codex Listed No

No sensory data available

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryspices, other natural seasonings and flavorings
Recommendation for melissa officinalis leaf usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

lemon balm leaf

Synonyms

bee balm leaf lemon balm leaf sweet balm leaf balm lemon leaf melissa bicornis leaf xiang feng hua leaf PubMed: Melissa officinalis extract inhibits laser-induced choroidal neovascularization in a rat model. PubMed: How sensitive is Melissa officinalis to realistic ozone concentrations? PubMed: Signaling molecules and cell death in Melissa officinalis plants exposed to ozone. PubMed: Exploring biodiversity in the bacterial community of the Mediterranean phyllosphere and its relationship with airborne bacteria. PubMed: Inhibition of cholinesterase by essential oil from food plant. PubMed: Pilot trial of Melissa officinalis L. leaf extract in the treatment of volunteers suffering from mild-to-moderate anxiety disorders and sleep disturbances. PubMed: Anthelmintic effects of phytogenic feed additives in Ascaris suum inoculated pigs. PubMed: Activity of essential oils and individual components against acetyl- and butyrylcholinesterase. PubMed: In vitro susceptibility of Helicobacter pylori to botanical extracts used traditionally for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. PubMed: Bacterial colonization of the phyllosphere of mediterranean perennial species as influenced by leaf structural and chemical features. PubMed: Modulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration of single doses of Melissa officinalis (Lemon balm) with human CNS nicotinic and muscarinic receptor-binding properties. PubMed: Drought-induced changes in the redox state of alpha-tocopherol, ascorbate, and the diterpene carnosic acid in chloroplasts of Labiatae species differing in carnosic acid contents. PubMed: The influence of the harvest cut height on the quality of the herbal drugs Melissae folium and Melissae herba. PubMed: [The content and quality of Melissa officinalis essential oil after application of Rastim 30 DKV]. PubMed: [Possibility of admittance of plant drugs Melissa officinalis, Mentha piperita and Salvia officinalis to the place of leaf drugs in the pharmacopeia].