Description
Melissa officinalis, commonly known as lemon balm, comes from a sweet, lemony herb. Our melissa essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves of the plant.
Common Uses:
Melissa leaf essential oil is well known for its uplifting properties. Use topically in very small dilution.
Aromatic Scent:
Melissa Leaf Essential Oil has a warm and radiant scent reminiscent of lemons.
History:
Melissa comes from the Greek for ‘Honey Bee’. It was used to give comfort and drive away sadness.
Cautions:
Melissa Leaf Essential Oil has possible sensitizing and dermal irritating characteristics. Nonetheless, it is viewed by experts as non-toxic.
Avoid use during pregnancy.