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LEMON BALM Melissa officinalis (Bulgaria)
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Melissa (the elixir of life) has been used for over a thousand years. It takes up to 600 pounds of fresh lemon balm plants to yield one ounce of oil. It has a wonderful lemon scent and pronounced calming, sedative and anti-depressant properties. Known as an emotional oil, Melissa is reported to quiet hysteria, calm panic and anxiety attacks, lower blood pressure, ease palpitations and slow the heartbeat. It is said to help overcome feelings of dejection in times of grief.
Relaxing, balancing
TIP: Blends well with roman chamomile, frankincense, geranium, lavender, neroli, petitgrain, rose, and citrus oils.
Antibiotic, antidepressant, antihistaminic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, calmative, carminative, cordial, diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hypnotic, hypotensive, nervine, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, sudoforic, tonic, uterine, and vermifuge.
