Melissa Essential Oil
(Melissa Officinalis)
Melissa Leaf Essential Oil has hints of Citronella with a warm and sweet lemony scent. Melissa Essential Oil is a middle note with a medium aroma.
Found in these Essential Tonic Blends:
Therapeutic Properties:
antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, calmative, circulatory, depurative, insect repellent, nervine, soporific, spasmolytic, stomachic
Therapeutic Uses:
insomnia, sleep disorders, indigestion, nausea, fungal infections, candida, viral skin infections, herpes, menopausal symptoms, detoxifying, nervousness, stress and anxiety-related symptoms, depression
Blends well with...
bergamot, cananga, carnation, chamomile roman, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, myrtle, neroli, orange (sweet), petitgrain, rose absolute, rose otto, rosewood, sandalwood, spikenard, tangerine, tuberose, valerian, vanilla, ylang ylang
Precautionary advice:
Best avoided if using multiple medications. May cause irritation on highly sensitive skins; a skin patch test is advisable. Best avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. GRAS status.