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Lemon Blam P.E.
Botanical Source: Crataegus pinnatifida
Used Part: Leaves
Specification: 10:1, 20:1
Appearance: Brown fine powder
Test Method: HPLC
Bulk density: 0.35-0.75g/mL
Moisture: <5%
Ash: <5%
Description:
Lemon balm is native to Europe but is now grown all over the world. The plant grows up to 70–150 cm tall. The leaves have a gentle lemon scent, related to mint. The leaves are very deeply wrinkled and range from dark green to yellowish green in color, depending on the soil and climate. The crushed leaves, when rubbed on the skin, are used as a repellant for mosquitos.
Lemon balm Extract is made from the leaves of the plant. Essential oils made from lemon balm leaves contain plant chemicals called terpenes, which play at least some role in the herb's relaxing and antiviral effects. Lemon balm essential oil is very popular in aromatherapy. Lemon balm also contains rosmarinic acid, which is the major compound responsible for GABA transaminase inhibition activity in lemon balm.
Function:
1. Antioxidant and antitumor activity.
2. Antimicrobial, antiviral activity against a variety of viruses, including herpes simplex virus (HSV) and HIV-1.
3. Mild sedatives, anxiety reduction and hypnotics.
4. Modulate for mood and cognitive enhancement, mild sedative and sleep aid.
5. Memory-enhancing properties 6) Widely use as a mild sedative and antibacterial agent.
Application:
1. Applied in food field, it is widely used as functional food additive.
2. Applied in health product field.
3. Applied in pharmaceutical field.