Mystic Wonders NM

Melissa (Melissa officinalis)

Steam distilled, this is true Melissa. Most of the Melissa essential oil for sale is a mixture of lemon-scented oils which might even include citronella; Melissa is considered "the most adulterated essential oil in the industry". This is pure, unadulterated, unextended Melissa/Lemon balm essential oil.

This oil is also known as Sweet Balm and Lemon Balm. It takes approximately 1.5 tons of the plant to obtain a pound of true Melissa essential oil, thus the expensive price of this essential oil. The aroma of True Melissa is light, fresh and distinctly lemony with an aroma that is uplifting and calming at the same time.

This oil has proved useful for oily skin, acne, cold sores, herpes, fungal infections, chronic coughs, colds (with headache), slowing rapid breathing, lowering blood pressure, colic, nausea, indigestion, menstrual pain & problems, regulating menstrual cycle, anxiety, depression, insomnia, migraine, tension, anger. May irritate sensitive skin and should only be used in small dilutions (4-6 drops per ounce of carrier oil) as well as avoided in pregnancy. Always use in the lowest recommended concentrations.