ESSENTIAL OIL MELISSA OFFICINALIS

Beauty and health

✅  The scent of Melissa officinalis essential oil is very relaxing. In aromatherapy it is used to relieve from depression, anxiety, stress and insomnia (Sawsan Abuhamdah & Paul L. Chazot, 2008) or in case of intense anger. Drip in 10 ml of almond oil, 2-3 drops of Melissa officinalis essential oil and enjoy a massage to shake out your muscles. You can also rub your chest to alleviate the pain caused by the common cold.

✅  The cosmetic use of Melissa officinalis essential oil is rooted in 14thCentury , when the Queen of Hungary used it to reduce the wrinkles of her face (https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/9-benefits-of-lemon-balm/) .You can put 5 drops into your face cream (almost 30 ml of cream) for extra action.

✅  Considering the lipophilic nature of lemon balm essential oil, which enables it to penetrate the skin, and a high selectivity index, Melissa officinalis oil might be suitable for topical treatment of herpetic infections. Inhibitory activity against Herpes simplex virus (HSV) was tested in vitro (Schnitzler et al., 2008). The essential oil contains “Citral” and “Citronellal”, which can also stop the reproduction of HSV-2 (Allahverdiyevet al., 2004). Consequently, Melissa officinalis essential oil is salutary for the skin and it is appropriate for sensitive skin too. You can put 1-3 drops of essential oil in 10 ml olive oil and rub the irritated areas of your skin. For your lips: Put 1 drop of essential oil in 5 ml of olive oil and rub them.

✅  The chemical composition of Melissa officinalis makes it a very good insect repellent. You can combine 20 drops of Melissa officinalis essential oil with 5 ml almond oil and make your own mosquito repellent! Apply it behind your ears or on insect bites (only 1 drop per time).

✅  Melissa officinalis essential oil combined with distilled water is a great tonic lotion for face and body! Drip 10 drops of essential oil in 120 ml of distilled water (for your face) and 30 drops of essential oil in 120 ml of distilled water (for your body). Spray to refresh yourself and feel better!

✅  Melissa officinalis essential oil is salutary for your mental balance and it can also help you to have a good memory. Drip 5-7 drops of essential oil in a tub filled with 1⁄2 liter of boiled water and inhale. You can also drip 1 drop of essential oil in a cotton and inhale!

✅  An aromatic bath with Melissa officinalis is very relaxing for your spirit and your body. Drip 1-2 drops in your shower gel and enjoy!

Household care

✅  Put some drops of Melissa officinalis essential oil in a vaporizer to perfume your room’s atmosphere.

✅ Melissa officinalis essential oil has been used as a furniture cleaner by the Victorians, so you can use it to burnish your furniture and perfume the room’s atmosphere.

Allergic reaction test

In order to confirm that you aren’t allergic or sensitive to a particular essential oil and to make sure that it won’t cause an irritation to your skin you should do a quick test. Dilute 1 drop of essential oil in 1⁄2 teaspoon of olive oil. Apply this to a small area of your skin first (elbow, forearm, arm) .Wait for 24 hours. If during this time you don’t get any irritation, you can continue the use.

Precautions – Safe Usage

  • It should be used always diluted (dilution up to 0,9 %) in a carrier oil. You should avoid skin contact while the essential oil is not diluted.
  • If you are allergic or if you have sensitive skin don’t do a massage using this oil. In case of a reaction please consult your doctor.
  • It should be used by kids 5+.
  • Don’t apply the oil to your eyes and generally avoid the contact with sensitiveareas. If there is an eye contact wash out with water for about 15 minutes.Remove your contact lenses and consult your doctor if you feel discomfort.
  • Avoid the use during pregnancy and breastfeeding or consult your doctor.
  • Keep this product away from kids and pets.
  • Keep the product in a cool ,dark place and away from heat sources (be carefulit is flammable) .
  • It can be toxic for fish and aquatic creatures, so avoid spilling it without areason.