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Melissa Essential Oil 10ml
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£31.49
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Melissa (Lemon Balm), Essential Oil In 10ml Amber Glass
Dropper Bottle
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Origin:
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Extraction Process |
Perfume Note |
| Melissa officinalis |
Italy/Australia |
Steam Distilled |
Top/Middle |
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| Extraction Description |
Scent Description |
| The volatile oil obtained by steam
distillation from the leaves of the herb known as lemon balm. |
A fragrant lemony scent |
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| General Description |
| Melissa Essential Oil. Used for wasp
and bee stings. Good to use last thing at night. Can be uplifting to
spirits. PMT - The Female Oil. Skin enhancing. Room spray/ Insect repellent.
Excellent to use with the elderly when confusion is a problem, can be
massaged into the hands using a carrier oil. |
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| Historical Background |
| Paracelsus called it the Elixir of
Life. It was used for anxiety, melancholy and to strengthen and revive the
vital spirit. |
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| Properties |
| Soothing, calming. |
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| Safety |
| DILUTE TO 1% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL
BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW. |
What other people think
'The overriding property of Melissa is that it is soothing,
both to the body and the mind. It is one of the two oils most often used to
treat allergies, whether these manifest as skin problems or respiratory
difficulty.' from Aromatherapy an A - Z by Patricia Davis.
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