Nikura Melissa (Lemon Balm) Essential Oil - 10ml | 100% Pure Natural Oils | Perfect for Aromatherapy, Diffusers, Humidifier, Bath | Great for Self Care, Massage, Skin | Vegan & UK Made

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I like to use the old cold maceration method, which is easy to make but takes at least four weeks for the herb to release its medicinal properties. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. To treat skin conditions, such as eczema, use five drops per ounce of carrier oil, especially for use on the face.

Due to its medicinal properties, melissa essential oil has been used in many scientific studies for examining the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, memory, learning and depression. A 2o13 study conducted at the University of Melbourne found that the effects of melissa essential oil were shown to help improve anxiety, depression, neuroprotectivity and cognition.The name Melissa is from the Greek word signifying ‘honeybee’, indicative of the attraction the flowers have for bees.

Although these participants did experience an increase in levels of alertness and performance, it’s still possible for fatigue to set in over time. A small study from 2010 assessed the effects of a cold dessert containing lemon balm on functional dyspepsia.This article is based on scientific evidence, written by experts and fact checked by our trained editorial staff.

By simmering the herbs, you make steam that goes into a distillation tube and runs through cold water, condensing the steam into a liquid. Proposition 65 requires the state to maintain and update a list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.

Our Melissa essential oil is extracted via steam distillation from the leaf of the Melissa plant, which is actually a member of the mint family. To avoid excessive sedation, use lemon balm cautiously in combination with sedative drugs; avoid taking alcohol and lemon balm at the same time to minimize sleepiness. Five different oils - Cajeput, Cedarwood, Petitgrain, Hinoki and Lavender - all authentic and fresh smelling! Melissa is a middle note essential oil and blends well with basil, cedarwood, citrus oils, geranium, jasmine, lavender, and marjoram.