Lemon Balm / Melissa (Leaves / Flowers / Buds) Oil Distillation Plant

A Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) leaves, flowers, and buds oil distillation plant is a specialized facility designed to extract essential oil from the fresh or partially dried leaves, flowers, and buds of the lemon balm plant. Known for its gentle lemony fragrance and calming therapeutic properties, lemon balm oil is widely used in aromatherapy, cosmetics, and natural health products.

The extraction process primarily uses steam distillation, where the harvested plant material is loaded into stainless steel distillation chambers. Steam passes through, vaporizing the volatile aromatic compounds, which are then condensed and separated to collect pure essential oil. The oil is carefully filtered and stored in airtight, light-resistant containers to preserve its quality and aroma.

Modern lemon balm oil distillation plants feature efficient boilers, corrosion-resistant distillation units, condensers, and oil separators, equipped with automated controls to maintain optimal temperature and pressure for maximum oil yield and purity. The oil is rich in compounds such as citral, geranial, and neral, which contribute to its characteristic scent and calming effects. The facility adheres to strict quality and hygiene standards to produce premium-grade lemon balm oil for use in wellness, cosmetics, and therapeutic applications.