Name: Melissa Leaf
Ingredients: Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Jojoba Oil), Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil (Melissa Leaf Oil)
Common Name: Lemon balm, balm, common balm, Melissa, bee balm
Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis L.
Family: Lamiaceae
Plant Part Used: Leaves and flowering tops
Extraction Method: Steam distilled
Perfumery Note: Mid to top
Aromatic Intensity: Subtle aroma
Aromatic Description: Fresh, sweet, citrus, herbaceous
Colour/ Characteristics: Pale yellow liquid
Main Chemical Constituents: ß-pinene, citronellal, linalool neral, geranial, geraniol
Blends Well With: Neroli, bergamot, lavender, sweet orange, sandalwood, petitgrain, helichrysum, palmarosa, patchouli, sweet marjoram, rose, geranium, ylang ylang
Properties/Uses: Anti-inflammatory, antiviral, sedative, bactericidal, analgesic, antidepressant, antifungal, antispasmodic, anxiolytic, nervine, hypotensive. Melissa Leaf may be used to help treat nausea, vomiting, indigestion, digestive cramps, flatulence, herpes simplex virus, shingles, oily skin, acne, eczema, insect bites, insomnia, neuralgia and agitation.
Energetics: Melissa leaf may be used to help relieve anxiety, mood swings, melancholia, depression, feelings of being overwhelmed, agitation, restlessness and insomnia. It can help open and strengthen our heart to unconditional love, acceptance and inner contentment.
Use: Massage, skin care, direct inhalation, diffuser, oil vaporiser, oil burner, ointment, balm salves. Due to Melissa oil being a possible sensitiser, it is not recommended to use in the bath.
Safety: No contraindications known, non-toxic. Melissa Leaf is a possible sensitiser an dermal irritant, it is recommended to take care when using Melissa leaf oil. Tisserand & Young recommend a dermal maximum of 0.9% Has GRAS status.
Conservation Status: Not listed.
We do not recommend these products as a replacement for traditional medicine.
Do Not Ingest.
Do Not Use Undiluted.
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.
Discontinue Use If Irritation Occurs.
