- Hydrosol (aromatic water) of Melissa officinale
- Food flavouring
- Certified organic
- Origin: Italy (Umbria)
- From manual harvesting
- 100ml
- 100% pure, without preservatives and alcohol
All our hydrosols are obtained from organic plants grown in Italy, we take care of the entire production process, from cultivation to bottling, to offer you a controlled and high quality product.
Organic Melissa hydrosol
Melissa's natural hydrosol has a citrate and herbaceous scent.
MAIN USES
- It can be used for its anti-stress and calming action, particularly useful in cases of tension, anxiety and depression.
- Added to herbal teas it can be a help in case of abdominal swelling or other digestive problems.
- It can be used as a food flavouring, to flavor sweet and savory dishes.
- It can be used as a skin tonic for its soothing effect, it is a valid aid for sensitive, irritated, dry and acne-prone skin.
Hydrosols, or aromatic waters, are obtained, together with essential oils, by steam distillation. They contain a small quantity of essential oil together with the water-soluble substances extracted from the plant during distillation; being much less concentrated than essential oils, they are safer to use.
They can be used as
Food flavourings: added to herbal teas or other drinks, to flavor sweet or savory dishes, taken orally diluted in water.
Cosmetics: facial sprays, skin tonics, added to shampoos and creams.
Home fragrances: fragrance of environments and fabrics.
