The essential oil of Jordanian Melissa officinalis L. were obtained by hydro-distillation and analyzed by Gas Chromatography -Mass Spectrometry. Components representing 96.40% of the total oil were identified. The methanolic extract and the volatile oil of Melissa officinalis L, were tested and showed anti-proliferation activities against 3 cancer cell lines.
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