Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Melissa

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Essential Oil of Melissa (Melissa ojJicinalis) Abbr: Mel    [to top of page]
The plant is a herb that grows to approximately 60 cms tall. It is a bushy plant with bright green leaves and tiny white or pink flowers.
Note: Middle.
Odour of Essential Oil of Melissa: Rich, sweet and floral-spicy-lemony odour.
Colour of Essential Oil of Melissa: Absolute is reddish-orange. Essential oil is pale yellow or olive.
Source of Essential Oil of Melissa: Leaves, herb and flowers.
Method of Extraction of Melissa: Absolute by solvent extraction. Essential oil by steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Melissa: Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogic, Fungicide, Hypotensive, Nervine, Sedative, Sudorific, Vasodilator.
Actions of Essential Oil of Melissa: Anti-depressant, insect repellent, tonic - general.
Circulatory: Edema, fluid retention, high blood pressure, palpitations.
Digestion: Colic, dysentery, indigestion, nausea, vomiting.
Genito-Urinary: Menstrual pain.
Immune: Colds, fever, flu.
Muscular: Aches and pains, muscle spasms.
Nervous: Anxiety, depression, insomnia, vertigo.
Respiratory: Asthma, bronchitis, cough.
Skeletal: Joint inflammations.
Skin: Eczema, insect bites.
Medical Terms: Bronchitis, dysentery, eczema, high blood pressure, palpitations.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Anxiety, calming, depression, hysteria, insomnia, migraine, shock, tension.
Contra-Indications for Melissa: May irritate sensitive skin. Prostate hyperplasia. Pregnancy.
Comments on Melissa: Native to the Mediterranean region, Europe, mid Asia, North America, North Africa and Siberia, Melissa is primarily cultivated in Hungary, Egypt, Italy and Ireland.~This oil slows respiration and tends to lower blood pressure, making it a lovely oil for a meditation blend.~Melissa has an antispasmodic impact on the heart. It slows the heart and relieves spasms and rapid palpitations.~This action makes Melissa a valuable oil for all over-stimulation and respiratory problems.

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