Melissa Essential Oil 5 ml - doTERRA
Melissa Essential Oil 5 ml - doTERRA
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Melissa officinalis
One of our rarest and most precious oils, Melissa essential oil offers a wide range of benefits and uses. Because of its positive effects on mood, it has long been used topically to help calm heightened emotions. Also known as lemon balm, Melissa has a sweet, fresh, citrus aroma that was traditionally believed to attract bees. This is the origin of the name “Melissa”, which means “bee” in Greek.
Primary benefits
- When used topically, Melissa essential oil may have a relaxing effect.
- Melissa essential oil is especially valued for its uplifting, fresh, sweet and citrus aroma.
- It is also well known for its soothing and tension-relieving properties.
The secret to youthful-looking skin
Uses
- Add a little oil to your moisturiser or to water in a spray bottle and mist over the face for younger-looking skin.
- Apply to the forehead, shoulders or chest to promote calm and emotional harmony.
- At the end of a long day, relax mentally and physically with a pleasant massage using Melissa oil.
- Use Melissa essential oil before bedtime to create a restful atmosphere.
Directions for use
Cautions
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas.
Sourcing
Bulgaria provides excellent agricultural conditions for growing aromatic plants, and local growers have developed particularly rich expertise in this field. Located beside the Black Sea, Bulgaria offers favourable growing conditions thanks to its dry, sunny climate and sandy, well-drained soils.
Also known as lemon balm, Melissa is a perennial herb that usually grows to 45–60 cm in height. Its essential oil is obtained from the leaves of the plant by steam distillation.
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