Essential Oil – Melissa

• A delicate, fresh, and citrus-herbaceous aroma.
• It possesses a refined, honey-like sweetness that distinguishes it from the sharper "citrus" herbs.
• It opens with a bright, lemony top note, but quickly reveals a soft, green-leafy heart and a floral-balsamic dry-down.
• It smells incredibly clean, calming, and "upliftingly gentle"—like a summer garden after a light rain.

• Severe Anxiety & Panic: Melissa is considered one of the most effective oils for calming acute episodes of panic, shock, and hysteria.
• Grief & Trauma: It helps "lighten" the heart during times of deep bereavement or emotional loss, providing a sense of hope and comfort.
• Night Terrors & Insomnia: Its gentle yet deep sedative properties help both children and adults overcome sleep disturbances and fear of the dark.
• Lifting Depression: Known for its ability to chase away "melancholy," it is particularly useful for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and post-partum "blues."

Skin Care & Viral Defense

• Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores): Melissa is world-renowned for its antiviral properties; when applied (highly diluted) at the first tingle, it can significantly reduce the duration and severity of outbreaks.
• Eczema & Rashes: Helps soothe the "heat" and itchiness of inflammatory skin conditions, especially those triggered by stress.
• Anti-Aging: Its antioxidant properties help revitalize the skin and improve the appearance of fine lines when added to a premium carrier oil from clubarome.com.

Digestive & Women's Health

• Nervous Dyspepsia: Calms a "knotted" stomach, easing indigestion, nausea, and bloating caused by emotional tension.
• Menstrual Support: Helps regulate the menstrual cycle and provides relief from painful cramps and the emotional irritability associated with PMS.
• Lowering Blood Pressure: Acts as a hypotensive, helping to calm a racing heart (tachycardia) and reduce high blood pressure linked to stress.

Immune & Respiratory Support

• Allergy Relief: Its natural antihistamine-like action helps soothe hay fever symptoms and allergic asthma.
• Fever Reducer: Traditionally used in cool compresses to help the body "sweat out" a fever during the early stages of a cold or flu.

• One of the rarest and most expensive essential oils: Due to its low oil yield and the large amount of plant material (up to 7,000 kg for just 1 liter) required to produce it, genuine Melissa oil is one of the most costly essential oils on the market.
• Historically significant: In the 16th century, the famed physician Paracelsus called the herb "The Elixir of Life" for its ability to revive the spirit and promote longevity.
• Powerful emotional support: Also known as the "Oil of Light," Melissa oil is highly valued for its ability to uplift mood, promote feelings of peace, and help chase away melancholy and negative thoughts.
• Commonly adulterated: Because of its high price, pure Melissa oil is one of the most frequently adulterated essential oils, often mixed with less expensive lemon, lemongrass, or citronella oils.

• Skin Sensitization.
• Even though it is a "gentle" oil emotionally, it is high in citral and can irritate the skin.
• It should be used in very low dilutions (typically 0.5% to 1%).
• Because it is so expensive, it is often sold pre-diluted in a carrier oil (like Jojoba).