Melissa essential oil – Melissa officinalis

    The Lemon Balm

    Melissa

    Melissa officinalis

    Melissa essential oil, also known as lemon balm, is one of the rarest and most precious essential oils. Its sweet, lemony aroma offers powerful calming effects and supports emotional balance.

    OriginFrance
    ExtractionSteam distillation from leaves
    Aroma ProfileSweet, lemony, herbaceous with honey undertones
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    Cleaning & Home

    • Diffuse for calming atmosphere
    • Add to room sprays

    Self-Care & Beauty

    • Apply to cold sores
    • Anxiety relief
    • Sleep support
    • Add to facial oils

    DIY Recipes

    Calming Roll-On

    2 drops melissa, 3 drops lavender in roller with carrier

    Blends Well With

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    Safety Notes

    • • Very expensive - beware of adulteration
    • • Dilute before topical use
    • • Generally well-tolerated
    • • May affect thyroid
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