Melissa Essential Oil (Melissa officinalis)

Melissa (Lemon Balm)Essential Oil

Latin Name: Melissa officinalis

Source: France

Part of plant: Leaves

Grade: Organic

Chemical Componants:  geranial, β-caryophyllene, neral, germacrene D.

Aroma Character: flat lemon, herbal undertone

Blends Well with: Geranium, Lavender, Orange

Melissa is also called Lemon Balm or Balm, and is a sweet-scented, perennial bushy herb with green serrated leaves and small white or pink flowers. The Essential Oil is steam-distilled from the flowering tops and leaves.

Melissa is one of the best Essential Oils for shock, depression, grief and anxiety; it enhances life, gladdens the spirit and chases away dark thoughts. It helps you find inner contentment by calming a troubled mind, strengthening the emotions and surrounding you with joy. Melissa has been called the 'elixir of life', which admirably describes this lovely Essential Oil.