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Melissa Leaf Oil

Botanical Name:Melissa officinalis.

Origin:Melissa officinalisplant is a native of the Mediterranean region, primarily originating from either of Italy or Bulgaria as per the research studies.

Form:The Melissa oil has a thin consistency.

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Scent:The Melissa oil whiffs a exotic and fresh, lemony, herb-like aroma.

Shade and Appearance:Yellow.

Chemical constituents:The Melissa oil contains Geranyl-Acetate, Aesculetine, -Caryophyllene, Citronellal, Geranial, 6-Methyl-5-Hepten-2-one and Neral as its chief constituents.

Extraction method: The leaves, flower tops and buds are steam distilled to extract the Melissa oil.

Blends well with:Basil, Roman Chamomile, Rose, Geranium, Frankincense, Lavender and Ylang-Ylang oils make good blends with Melissa oil.

The Natural Wealth:Antibacterial, anti-histaminic, anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, anti-spasmodic, anti-viral, bactericidal, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogue, febrifuge, nervine, sedative, tonic, uterine, vermifuge properties inhabit the Melissa oil.

Treasure of benefits and uses!

Therapeutic:TheMelissa oils therapeutic treatment for anxiety, depression, hypertension, insomnia, migraine, menstrual cramps gives amazing results in terms of recuperative time and effect. It not only calms the mind, while giving a great sedating effect, it calms the heartbeat and palpitations as well.

Medicinal:Melissa oil takes care of indigestion, nausea, asthma, bronchitis, coughs, phlegm formation besides having a cooling effect on high fevers. It is also a great remedy for headaches and migraines associated with colds.

Beauty and Perfumery:Besides being a natural insect repellent, it is also well known for its fragrance qualities. It is a useful ingredient of lotions and creams made to fight fungal infections, checking the blood flow in wounds and cure baldness and hair loss.

Trivia speaks:The excerpt from theThe London Dispensary(1696) says: 'An essence of Lemon Balm (Melissa oil), given in Canary wine, every morning will renew youth, strengthen the brain, relieve languishing nature and prevent baldness.'