COMMON NAME: Melissa Blend

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Melissa officinalis (Blend)

FAMILY NAME: Blend (Mint)

INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: Blend (Ireland)

COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: USA , France*

HISTORY INFORMATION: Melissa has an ancient history. The plant's name is lemon balm(Melissa officinalis). It is a mint with a lemon scent with many medicinal properties. This Melissa is a reconstituted blend of carefully examined constituents of the real oil and then combined in the laboratory, The chemist making this blend is well respected. Most Melissa on the market is adulterated, as the plant yields little essential oil.This is confusing for those who have smelled the rich aroma of the growing plant.The plant has a high proportion of water to low proportion of essential oil so huge volumes of plant material are necessary to make a few drops of oil, making Melissa very expensive. Because of this, it is often stretched with lemongrass, citronella or litsea cubeba. Melissa can have a dramatic effect, a cure-all, especially when the issue concerns the nervous system or allergies.

GENERAL INFORMATION: We know that most Melissa if not all is adulterated in some way. Because of this, we sought another alternative (see historical info). This is an excellent blend, in fact the best we have ever seen, with a reasonable price. Growing the plant is easy and one we encourage. The leaves can be crushed to release their oils. It will not be much, but it will be real Melissa.

DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: A lemon scented herb growing to 2 feet high with bright green serrated leaves.

PARTS PROCESSED: Blend.

PROCESSING METHODS: Blend.

COLOR RANGE: Light yellow.

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Blend.

PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: Antidepressant, antihistaminic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, cordial, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hypertensive, insect repellent, nervine, sedative, stomachic, sudorific, tonic, uterine, vermifuge. Used for allergies, insect bites, insect repellent, skin problems (in low dosages), asthma, bronchitis, coughs, colic, indigestion, nausea, menstrual problems, anxiety, depression, hypertension, insomnia, migraine, nervous tension, shock. Used to stimulate the immune system and thymus gland.

MENTAL USES: Life is sweet. Life is good. I can breathe life and life can breathe me.

EMOTIONAL USES: Hypersensitive, startle easily, overly emotional or overly involved in other's lives TO soothed, able to love self and stay out of other's lives. You do not need to distract yourself from your issues and problems by focusing on others.

SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate there is fear or difficulty (perhaps a blind spot) in dealing with your own issues. You may not know what you want to do with your life and doors may have shut in your face. You have feelings that others have found themselves, but your ship has passed you by. Melissa brings a high love vibration which is soothing and calming to the nervous system and energy field. It supports the higher heart and assists one in getting that they do have a place and meaning in life. It allows for one to love without becoming involved: compassionate detachment. It lightens you and allows you to laugh at things about yourself that before would only bring anger and strong defense.

APPLICATIONS: Aroma lamp, bath (with proper carrier oil if needed), compress, diffusor, inhaler, light bulb ring, massage, mist spray, perfume, shampoo.

WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: Nontoxic. Possible skin sensitizer?