100ml Melissa Essential Oil Natural Aromatherapy Essential Oils Diffuser Burner

Melissa Essential Oil

Benefits to the mind and spirit:
• Soothes and calms anxiety
• Improves sleep and restlessness
• Improves memory and alertness
• Allows you to deal with stress better

Benefits to the physical body:
• Relieves menstrual pain and cramps
• Eases feelings of nausea
• Anti viral – in particular helps cold sores
• Reduces tension headaches

Botanical Name
Melissa officinalis

Scent
Lemony, balmy and sweet,

Extraction Method
Steam Distilled

Plant Detail
The word Melissa is Greek and means honeybee. Melissa is also known as Lemon Balm and grows in the UK and Europe. It grows to around 60cm and has a high iron content.

Origin and History
Melissa is a common garden herb and spreads so much it is often regarded as a weed. However, the name Melissa means 'bee' in Greek and as sacred to the goddess. English Melissa is sometimes called 'bee balm' as bee keepers rub their hives with this herb to keep their bees coming back.