Lemon Balm Essential Oil
Melissa essential oil also commonly called Lemon Balm, is well known for its antidepressant and uplifting properties. Melissa essential oil has strong sedative qualities and treats emotional trauma and shock.
PLANT PART
Leaves and Flowering Tops
AROMA
Sweet, Fresh, Citrus-like
NOTE
Middle - Top
Essential Oil Datasheets
Essential Oil Datasheet | Lemon Balm (Melissa)
Lemon Balm – Melissa officinalis
Lemon Balm essential oil helps to boost a positive mood and is often used in teas and taken internally to reduce tense feelings, promote relaxation, and calm feelings of nervousness.
Country of Origin:
Bulgaria and South Africa
Extraction Method:
Steam Distillation
Botanical Family:
Lamiaceae
Chemical Families:
Aldehydes (up to 65%); geranial (up to 35%), neral (28%), Sesquiterpenes (up to 35%); germacrene D, neral, β-caryophyllene
Precautions
- Possible skin sensitivity.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician.
- Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
Therapeutic Properties
Lemon Balm essential oil supports a healthy immune system when taken internally and can help calm tension and nerves.
| Antidepressant | Antiviral | Hypotensive |
| Sedative | Antspasmodic | Nervine |
| Antihistamine | Antibacterial | Antimicrobial |
| Tonic | Uterine | |
Body Systems Applications
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
High Blood Pressure & Palpitations
Apply topically to the back of the neck or over the heart or diffuse. It can also be taken internally in a capsule.
Digestive System
Digestive System
Dysentery and Indigestion
Apply topically over the abdomen or take internally in a capsule.
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Emotional Balance
Use aromatically and topically to lift the spirit.
Immune System
Immune System
Colds
Apply topically over the chest or take internally in a capsule for support.
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
Cold Sores and Fever Blisters
Apply on the cold sore or use it internally in a capsule for support with cold sore or herpes.
Eczema
Massage diluted topically over the area of discomfort for calming relief.
Limbic System
Limbic System
Depression, Anxiety, and Shock
Apply topically to the back of the neck and ears or diffuse. Can also be applied topically to the roof of the mouth and held for 5-10 seconds.
Anxiety, Stress & Fear
Diffuse or inhale from palms of your hands or apply topically to pulse points.
Equilibrium & Mental Fatigue
Apply topically to back of neck, top of forehead, or behind ears. Inhale from pams of hands to provide relief.
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
Muscular System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Nervous System
Vertigo
Apply topically behind the ears and back of the neck or take internally.
Reproductive System
Reproductive System
Infertility, Sterility and Menstrual Issues
Gently rub topically over the abdomen or take internally in a capsule to regulate hormones.
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Viral Infections and Fever
Apply topically along the spine or bottom of feet. It can also be taken internally in a capsule.
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Urinary System
Urinary System
Safety
Non-toxic, but may cause skin irritation in those with sensitive skin. Use in low dilution (0.9%) when applying to the skin, such as in baths or massage oils. Avoid using on children under 2 years. May interfere with diabetes medication when taken internally. Tisserand suggests the use be restricted to 0.5% maximum on the skin during pregnancy due to citral which could affect fetal development in high topical doses.