Melissa (Lemon Balm) Essential Oil

Pure Melissa (Lemon Balm) Essential Oil (Essence)
'Tickling you until you smile and remember how wonderful you BE'

Family: Lamiaceae
Latin name: Melissa officinalis
Origin: France
Farming Method: Biodynamic
Plant Parts: Leaves and Stalks
Process: Steam Distilled
Additional Information: THIS IS NOT A BLEND! Melissa does not produce a large yield of essential oil/essence per amount of plant material. Other companies have been widely known to mix her with additional essential oils (like lemongrass) to increase yield and reduce cost. Be mindful in application, may be skin sensitive. Do a test patch.
Also called Lemon Balm.
Pure Melissa Hydrolat / Hydrosol is also available.

beneficial uses: Melissa is one of the most powerful essential oils due to its anti-viral properties, as well as anti-microbial (anti-bacterial, anti-fungal) activity.  Another excellent choice for skin health, Melissa reduces inflammation, easing conditions such as  acne and eczema. Emotionally, Melissa helps lift one's spirits and boost mood; cognitively, another great choice for the night-time diffuser, as she supports cognitive function and memory, and supports restful sleep.  Melissa also supports hormonal function, and helps to relieve the symptoms of menopause, along with Geranium and Clary Sage.  A little goes a long way with this powerhouse. Culturally, Melissa, also known as Lemon Balm, has been used for centuries to support the immune system and calm the central nervous system.    Swiss physician Paracelsus called Melissa "the Elixir of Life" in the 6th century.  In the Greek language, Melissa means "honey bee", a tribute to the plant's ability to attract bees, who then produced sweet honey.  Bees were considered sacred creatures and honey was used in sacred ceremonies as a concentrate of solar energy.