Melissa Blend Essential Oil - Melissa Blend(10ml)

Origin: Otherwise known as Lemon Balm this is one of the earliest known medicinal herbs. Paracelsus called it the "Elixir of Life" and Gerarde said that "It makes the heart merry and joyful and strengthens the vital spirits.It was introduced to this country at a very early date, probably by the Romans and could always be found in cottage gardens. All the parts of the plant yield essential oil which has a very strong scent of lemon

Sources: Melissa is native to the Mediterranean region but is now found through Europe, Middle Asia, North America, North Africa and Siberia.It is cultivated mainly in Hungary, Egypt and Italy but the main producer is the Republic of Ireland

Genito-urinary system: Melissa can have a calming and regulating effect on the menstrual cycle and can help to regularise the pattern of ovulation where it is erratic.

Skin Care: It can help with allergies, insect bites and in very low concentration can help to treat eczema and other skin problems.

Respiratory system: Asthma and coughs can be relieved by the inhalation of Melissa although asthmatics should avoid steam inhalations.

Nervous System: Melissa can help to lower high blood pressure and has a calming effect on over rapid breathing and heartbeat which make it very helpful when people are in shock. It can help with anxiety, depression, hypertension, insomnia, nervous tension and can be a wonderful aid to assist people who have been bereaved through sudden illness or accident

Mixing Oils: It blends well with Lavender, Geranium and other floral or citrus oils

WARNING: Possible sensitisation and dermal irritation: use in low dilutions only

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