Melissa oil

Lemon Balm, melissa officinalis

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Melissa oil is extracted from the herbs of the melissa officinalis. Melissa oil is complex powerful and offers a gentle sedative with some impressive antiviral properties.



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Uses

Aromatherapy, therapeutic, Pharmaceutics, Perfumery


Major Growing Regions




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Toxicology


Skin: Yes, but use in ratios less than 1:100
Comments: None within recommended dosage

Recommended Dosages and Quantities - Possiably one of the best guides around to learn more about theraputic essential oil safety in massage and aromatherapy is Robert Tisserands Essential Oils Safety Guide, in the back is a guide covering safety with most essential oils. disclaimer toxicology is a guide and consult a qualified medical practitioner on the dosage that is right for your.


Therapeutic Uses

relieves depression, nervous weakness and insomnia. Antibacterial, Antiviral. Antifungal, sedative. Diarreah and Eczema,

Information on theraputic uses are only a guide and you should consult a professional manuals of aromatherapy for more information.

Also See

List of essential oils
Aromatherapy Oil

Resources

1. Books and Reports - Excellent resources

2 . Articles - Published information on Essential Oils

3. Discuss - Essential Oil Community Forums

4. Buy Melissa oil - The Aroma Marketplace

References

I highly recommend the references used below. They have been invaluable in compiling this definiation of Melissa oil and all the writers are experts in their fields. Oilganic has a comprehensive library of books and reports on essential oils.

1. Advanced Aromatherapy - The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Kurt Schnaubelt, PH.D.

2. The World of Aromatherapy, edited by Jeanne Rose and Susan Earle

3. Medical Aromatherapy Healing with Essential Oils, Kurt Schnaubelt

5.The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health - Beauty - a Safe Home Environment, Valerie Ann Worwood

 

Disclaimer
This information is just a guide and readers should consult their medical practitioner before using essential oils.

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