What is Melissa Extract 10:1?
Melissa Extract 10:1 is a standardized herbal extract (10:1). It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Features
- Part used: Leaf
- Standardization: 10:1
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Melissa Extract 10:1 Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Melissa Extract 10:1 used for? Melissa (Melissa officinalis) is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements for supporting mild stress, sleep, and digestive comfort, due to its content of rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and essential oils. With its standardized 10:1 content, the leaf extract provides a consistent ingredient source in formulations such as powder, tea/infusion, capsule, tincture, and essential oil.
Benefits and Main Uses of Melissa Extract 10:1
- Mild stress and tension: Within the scope of traditional use by EMA/HMPC, melissa is used to alleviate symptoms of mild stress; ESCOP also recommends it for mild anxiety, restlessness, and irritability.
- Sleep quality: Traditional use and limited clinical evidence: it has been reported that melissa (alone or with valerian) may help alleviate sleep problems and improve sleep quality.
- Cognitive function and mood: Studies have reported that extracts standardized for rosmarinic acid support cognitive performance and mood (limited evidence).
- Digestive comfort: Traditionally used to soothe mild digestive complaints and discomforts such as gas.
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
The rosmarinic acid in its content modulates GABA-transaminase activity, exerting a calming effect and helping to soothe the nervous system.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (since it is water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive Plant List Check
Melissa Extract 10:1 is included among the permitted (positive) plants under the Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement legislation. The permitted/used part: Leaf.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the Restricted Substances List for Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 500mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry place protected from light. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it varies by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Melissa Extract 10:1.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material; it is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of disease.