Melissa Essential Oil 100% Pure

Description

Melissa essential oil—also known as Lemon Balm—is a rare and precious oil prized for its profound calming, uplifting, and antiviral properties. Steam distilled from the fresh leaves and flowering tops of Melissa officinalis, this sweet, citrusy-herbal oil is cherished in aromatherapy for its ability to soothe anxiety, support immune function, and balance the nervous and digestive systems. Due to its low yield and high potency, Melissa is considered one of the most therapeutic and emotionally supportive essential oils available.

Benefits & Uses

• Deeply calming to the nervous system – Eases anxiety, panic, and emotional tension

• Supports restful sleep – Relieves insomnia and overactive thoughts

• Strong antiviral activity – Especially useful for cold sores and viral skin conditions

• Uplifts mood – Alleviates sadness, emotional heaviness, and mental fatigue

• Promotes digestive balance – Traditionally used for bloating, nausea, and indigestion

• Gentle yet potent – Effective in very low concentrations

Active Components & How They Work

Melissa essential oil is rich in delicate, highly therapeutic compounds:

• Citral (Neral and Geranial) – Strong antiviral, calming, and digestive properties

• Beta-Caryophyllene – Anti-inflammatory and emotionally grounding

• Geraniol and Linalool – Promote relaxation, skin healing, and emotional ease

• Citronellal – Contributes to the lemony aroma and supports immune function

These synergistic constituents give Melissa its reputation as an emotionally nurturing and physically restorative oil, especially effective for stress-related conditions.

Energetic, Spiritual & Symbolic Properties

• Chakras: Heart and Solar Plexus – emotional healing, inner peace, personal power

• Color Correspondence: Light Yellow and Green – clarity, renewal, calm energy

• Planetary Influence: Moon and Mercury – emotion, communication, mental clarity

Energetically, Melissa is associated with lightness, purification, and inner calm. It is used to release fear, sadness, and tension, creating space for joy and presence. Often used in rituals of emotional healing or transition, it is beloved for its ability to restore hope and clarity.

Blending & Compatibility

Melissa’s sweet-lemon, softly herbaceous aroma blends beautifully with:

• Lavender – for deeply calming and restorative synergy

• Frankincense – to enhance spiritual clarity and grounding

• Sweet Orange or Bergamot – for emotional uplifting and lightening heavy moods

• Roman Chamomile – for advanced sleep and stress support

• Geranium – for hormonal balance and emotional nurturing

• Rose – to deepen heart-healing and self-love formulas

Suggested Uses

• Nebulizing Diffuser – Use 20-25 drops (often blended) to create emotional calm and mental clarity

• Topical Application – Dilute to 0.2–1% for emotional support, skin conditions, or digestive massage

• Cold Sore Care – Apply (very diluted) to affected area at first sign of outbreak

• Sleep Support – Diffuse before bed or apply diluted oil to temples, chest, or feet

• Emotional Rescue Blend – Combine with lavender and frankincense for anxiety, overwhelm, or grief

• Digestive Aid – Massage (diluted) over abdomen to soothe nausea or cramps

Safety & Shelf Life

• Shelf Life: 3–4 years

• Kid Safe: Use with caution; safe in low dilution for children over 6

• Pregnancy: Avoid during the first trimester; consult a qualified practitioner

• Pets: Use cautiously around animals; ensure good ventilation

• Skin Safety: Potent oil—dilute to 0.5% or less for facial and frequent topical use

Tip: Because Melissa is so concentrated, even a single drop can powerfully affect mood and immunity. Blend with carrier oils or calming oils for best results.