Melissa Essential Oil

Pure, Therapeutic Quality Melissa Essential Oil has a soothing, uplifting effect on the mind and body. Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis Origin: Italy Family: Labiatae (Lamiaceae) Aroma: Lemony, floral Perfume Note: Top Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Source: Flowering tops, leaves and stems Main Chemical Components: Neral, geranial, beta-caryophyllene, citronellal Blends Well With: Roman Chamomile, Rose Otto, Neroli, Petitgrain, Geranium, and Frankincense essential oils Description and Uses: Pure, undiluted Melissa oil (we also offer the 5% solution). Melissa is a popular garden herb known also as 'Lemon Balm'. Melissa essential oil has a soothing but uplifting effect on the mind and body, and has long been used for easing anxiety and lifting the spirit. Why is this oil so expensive? It takes a large amount (300 pounds!) of fresh lemon balm to yield just 10ml of essential oil. Want to learn more? Check out recipes using Melissa on our blog. Cautions: Do not use Melissa essential oil on the skin in direct sunlight. Dilute well and use only a few drops in a bath as it may cause irritation of the skin.