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The Melissa plant Melissa officinalis, also called lemon balm, is a member of the mint family. Melissa oil is truly a luxury oil due to the expense of cultivation and processing, in addition to its decadent aroma.
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Courtly Melissa Leaf
* Contains High Grade Fractionated Coconut Oil
The Melissa plant Melissa officinalis, also called lemon balm, is a member of the mint family. Melissa oil is truly a luxury oil due to the expense of cultivation and processing, in addition to its decadent aroma.
When diffused, our Melissa Leaf Essential Oil works to relax and uplift with its wonderful aroma. Seeing as this oil is highly versatile, blending a few drops with some citrus or floral scented oils will work wonders. Melissa Leaf goes especially well with lavender. It can be used topically to soothe irritation, or in a calming massage blend.
Senses:
Touch (feel): Watery.
Aroma (scent): Sweet, fresh, fragrant, herbaceous.
Visual (look): Clear to light yellow.
Directions:
Topical: Add 3-5 drops of EO to 1 ounce of carrier oil such as coconut, grapeseed, or olive oil, mix well and apply to the skin or use as a generalized massage oil.
Diffuser: Add 3-5 drops of EO to the diffuser; may be safely combined with equal amounts of up to 2 different EO’s to enhance effectiveness.
Highlighted Chemical Compounds:
Trans-ocimene, cis-ocimene, 3-octanone, methyl hepenone, cis-3-hexenol, 3-octanol, 1-octen-3-ol, copaene, citronellal, linalool, B-bourbonene, caryophyllene, A-humulene, neral, germacrene-D, geranial, geranyl acetate, D-cadinene, Y-cadinene, nerol, geraniol, citral, limonene, linalool, pinene.
Warnings and Precautions: May cause skin sensitivity. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Our oils are not for consumption. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Caution while pregnant or breastfeeding.
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| Weight | .5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 12 × 12 in |
| Title | Empress |
| Name | Rose |
| Botanical Name | Rosa Damascena |
| Size | 10 ml |
| Origin | Bulgaria |
| Grade | 3% Absolute Dilution |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Plant Part | Leaf. |
In Ancient Times/Ancient Story: The Melissa plant is believed to have originated from Southern Europe and the Mediterranean, with Theophrastus of Greece, student of Aristotle and considered by some as the “Father of Botany”, providing early documentation of this astonishing plant. In his Historia Plantarum which was published c. 350 -287 BC, he called it the “honey-leaf”.
Ancient Usage: Melissa oil was a key ingredient in the famed ‘Elixir of Life” known as Carmelite water, or Eau de Melisse. This herbal potion was created by the Carmelite nuns circa 1380 for King Charles V of France, and was popular among royal court ladies for all types of afflictions. It was even carried by the famous Cardinal Richelieu to relieve “mental tension”.
A version of Carmelite water created in France in 1611 - known as Eau de Melisse des Carmes Boyer - still exists and is sold today by the same company.
Ancient Beliefs: Melissa translates to bee, or honeybee, in Greek, and Melissa Leaf is a plant loved by both people and bees for its fresh and welcoming fragrance. The Greek Goddess Artemis herself is fabled to have created the intoxicating Melissa plant to attract bees for her personal enjoyment, endowing this plant with a rich and magical history.
