Melissa - Melissa officinalis

 

Also known as Lemonbalm, Melissa has been called the Elixir of Life or the Nectar of Life since the 15th Century.

 

Melissa is a known to be an

 

  • antidepressant - used to alleviate depression 

  • anti-inflammatory - reduces inflammation 

  • antiallergic - fights immune responses  

  • anxiolytic - reduces anxiety 

  • antiarrhythmic - used to reduce abnormal heart rhythm  

  • Nervine - used to calm the nerves

  • antispasmodic - relieves muscles spasm 

  • antibacterial - active against infection 

  • sedative - calm promoting 

  • antiseptic- prevents the growth of disease causing micro-organisms 

  • antifungal - used to prevent fungal growth 

Recent research has shown Melissa Essential oil also has the potential to have anti-tumour and anti-diabetic effects and improve the symptoms of Alzheimers disease.  It may help with recovery from head trauma.  

 

Emotionally Melissa is a very powerful support for the brain,  sometimes known as the oil of truth it helps us to define the  ‘I am’ question.  It can assist with our connection to spirit. 

 

Emotions 

Anger, negative thinking, trauma, depression, disconnection 

 

Affirmation

All limitations and barriers to my happiness now fall away. I deserve good love and abundance in all things. I am ready to release old patterns and create a better life.  My feelings and experiences are relevant.  

Uses 

 

Improves Mood 

Melissa is great to lift the mood and as an anti-depressant. Diffuse, use in an oil burner, add a few drops to the bath, or to a suitable  carrier oil and apply to the temples and back of neck.

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Assistance for your Nervous System 

In this stress inducing environment Melissa as a service works as a tonic to the nervous system.  It will help prevent nervous disorders by assisting in keeping the nervous system healthy and functioning properly.  Its also helpful for vertigo.  Melissa is soothing and relaxes the mind, body and soul by allowing feelings of peace and contentment. 

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Lowers Blood Pressure

Melissa oil, being hypotensive properties that brings down the blood pressure.

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Assists with Menstrual Problems

Melissa may help with alleviating PMS, pain and extreme fatiugue during menstruation and irritability and depression associated with menopause. 

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Assists Good Health

Melissa oil boosts the immunity and energises the body

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Relieves Spasms

Due to its sedative and relaxant properties Melissa can give fast relief from spasms in all parts of the body.

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Other Benefits

Melissa has an array of health benefits both emotional and physical aside from those mentioned above. It has been found effective in treating herpes, fungal infections, headaches and fatigue and as a memory booster. 

 

 

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