Melissa Essential Oil

Melissa Essential Oil (Melissa officinalis L.), also known as Lemon Balm Essential Oil, is from Italy is Therapeutic Quality Pure Essential Oil steam distilled from the herbs.

Description

Melissa is a sweet-scented herb about 60 cms high, soft and bushy, with bright green serrated leaves, square stems and tiny white or pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean area and is now common throughout Europe, North America, North Africa and Siberia. It was one of the earliest known medicinal herbs usually associated with nervous disorders, heartbreak and emotional problems.

Our Melissa Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the plant cultivated in Italy. The oil is a pale liquid with a fresh, lemony aroma. Melissa Essential Oil is also known as lemon balm, common balm, bee balm, sweet balm, heart’s delight and honey plant.

Lemon Balm Essential Oil History

In Ancient Greece sprigs of Melissa were used to attract bees and the name comes from the Greek word for honey bee. The Emperor Charlemagne ordered Melissa to be planted in all of his gardens throughout Europe so there would be not shortage. In Germany, Melissa Essential Oil is used as an active ingredient in an ointment called Lomaherpan which is used to treat cold sores and genital herpes.

Melissa Essential Oil Uses

The aroma of Melissa Essential Oil (Melissa officinalis L.) is quite uplifting for persons suffering from emotional difficulties and it helps to revive the spirit.  It is listed in the British Herbal Pharmacopoei78.