Melissa Essential Oil
Melissa officinalis
Product Properties
Country
Bulgaria
Plant Part
Flowers
Cultivation
Certified Organic
Chemical Families
Esters
Sesquiterpenes
Aldehydes
Botanical Families
Lamiaceae
Extraction Method
Steam Distilled
Therapeutic & Aromatic Properties
Therapeutic Properties
Analgesic
Antimicrobial
Antifungal
Anti-inflammatory
Antidepressant
CNS Sedative
Notes
Middle
Aromas
Fresh
Herbaceous
Lemony
Floral
Strong
Rosy
Suggested Uses
Purify - Germs
When co-workers start sniffling, blend a few drops of melissa into lotion for an immune-supporting, germ-reducing hand moisturizer.
Relax - Sleep
Melissa’s relaxing effects can come on slowly. Add a few drops to an inhaler and start using it a few hours before bed.
Relieve - Soreness
Protect an acute, distressing skin issue with a recovery blend of melissa diluted in aloe vera gel.
Safety and Shelf Life
Shelf Life
4 years
Safety & Warnings
Non-toxic, but may cause skin irritation in those with sensitive skin. Use in low dilution (0.9%) when applying to the skin, such as in baths or massage oils. Avoid using on children under 2 years. May interfere with diabetes medication when taken internally. According to Essential Oil Safety by Tisserand and Young (second edition), restrict use to 0.5% maximum on the skin during pregnancy due to citral which could affect fetal development in high topical doses.
GCMS Data
All essential oils at Aromatics International are GC/MS tested. This ensures that we sell oils with the highest possible integrity for therapeutic use. Learn more about GC/MS reports here.
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Melissa
After about a week of regular use for an acute condition, this seems like the quality of oil I am used to, and rely upon. Shipping was efficient and bottle arrived well packaged.
Releasing anxiety
Deeply comforting, this oil helped release feelings of anxiety when I used it in a blend recently. It's wonderful for helping to get past negative emotions and uplifting them when needed. Highly recommended!
Melissa
This a must have essential oil. I have used it for a few years now. Love it in my sleep blends the most.
Melissa oil
Wonderful oil and has wonderful therapeutic benefits, which are antibacterial, antiviral, antispasmodic and antidepressant properties, has a delicate and lemony aroma that helps promote emotional balance and boosts skin health.