Soft, lemony and quietly sweet, with a hint of citronella. Melissa, also called lemon balm, is one of the most treasured oils in aromatherapy. Ours is steam distilled from Melissa officinalis grown in Bulgaria and blended into golden jojoba oil, so it is ready to use straight from the bottle.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Melissa officinalis
- Origin: Bulgaria
- Extraction: steam distilled
- Aroma: warm, sweet and lemony
- Carrier: jojoba oil
Ways to use it
- On skin: smooth a few drops onto wrists or the back of the neck as a gentle personal scent, or add it to a skin care blend.
- Personal inhaler: a few drops on the wick give a soft lemon aroma to carry with you.
- Blends well with: lavender, geranium, ylang ylang and citrus oils.
- Good to know: because this oil is in a jojoba base, it is not suited to water diffusers.
External use only. Patch-test before first use. Keep away from children and eyes.
