Melissa Essential Oil - 100% Pure (UK)

Name: Melissa Essential Oil - 100% Pure (UK) 
Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis
Country of Origin: England (U.K)
Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Leaves/Tops
Blending note: Top/Middle
Blending Factor: 1 (see our website education tab for more info)
Blends well with:  Chamomile, Geranium, Bergamot, Citronella, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, May Chang, Orange, Rose Absolute, 
Ylang Ylang.

Description: 
Melissa Essential Oil (Melissa officinalis), also known as lemon balm oil, is obtained from the steam distillation of the fresh aerial parts of the Melissa officinalis plant. Melissa officinalis is a perennial herbaceous plant within the mint family, originally native to the south-central Europe region. The history of medicinal applications of Melissa as a plant and herb dates back over 2000 years to Greek and Roman times where it was used for promoting health and vitality via tinctures and teas, then later introduced into Spain in the 7th century, from where its popularity spread throughout Europe. Melissa Essential Oil possesses a beautiful earthy, grounded, grassy, lemon-like aroma. Melissa Oil is recognized today for its ability to aid in sleep, relaxation, and stress management, also for helping with mental clarity and consciousness when feeling clouded in the mind.  

Properties:
Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, antidepressive, sedative, antiviral, antistress, antianxiety, antidepressant, antifungal.

Massage:
Diluted in your favourite NakedPress massage oil and due to its anti-inflammatory properties, this oil may be helpful to reduce swelling, pain and relieve muscle cramps caused by PMT.

Skin Care:
Melissa’s antiviral and antimicrobial properties make it a potent weapon against cold sores and due to its antibacterial properties can be helpful in fighting bacterial infections. It can be useful in promoting skin health by treating skin conditions caused by bacteria or fungi, eczema, acne, oily skin and minor wounds.

Diffuser: 
Due to its antidepressant and sedative properties, Melissa essential oil may be helpful in case of depression, anxiety and insomnia, it will help ease the mind and improve sleep and it is safe to use in the children’s bedroom as well. It is known to support the immune system and help the body deal with bacterial and viral outbreaks like cold and flu. Diffused around the home and study, Melissa is known to improve memory and alertness during study and may help with reducing tension headaches. As it is a sedative and relaxant, it can be helpful to relieve spasms like severe coughs, muscle cramps, and shortness of breath.