Melissa Essential Oil

Description

Melissa Essential Oil Profile

Botanical: Melissa officinalis | Origin: France | Method: Steam Distilled

Characteristics:

A pale yellow liquid with a light, fresh, lemony scent. It blends well with lavender, geranium, florals, and citrus oils.

Principal Constituents:

These are naturally occurring in the essential oil.

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• citranellal
• geranial
• neral
• citronellol
• caryophyllene
• caryophyllene oxide
• linalool
• limonene

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General Actions:

Antidepressant, antihistaminic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, cordial, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hypertensive, insect-repellent, nervine, neurological, sedative, stomachic, sudorific, tonic, uterine, vermifuge.

Safety:

Non-toxic. Possible sensitization and dermal irritation. Use in low dilutions topically.

Primary Therapy Agent:

Allergies, insect bites, insect repellent, asthma, bronchitis, chronic coughs, colic, indigestion, nausea, menstrual problems, anxiety, depression, hypertension, insomnia, migraine, nervous tension, shock and vertigo.

Secondary Therapy Agent:

Used extensively as a fragrance component in toiletries, cosmetics and perfumes. Employed in most major food categories including alcoholic and soft drink industries.

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