Melissa Essential Oil
Original price was: $170.21.$116.89Current price is: $116.89.
| Botanical Name: | Melissa officinalis |
| Geographic Origin: | France |
| Method of Farming: | 100% Pure – Conventional |
| Method of Extraction: | Steam Distillation |
| Part of Plant: | Leaves |
Profile
Melissa officinalis is steam distilled from the freshly picked leaves and flower-tops of a perennial herb. This wonderful, small plant grows to about 3 ft. During the summer months, small white flowers, full of nectar, top this mint-like, sweet, scented herb. Melissa leaves are like that of Mint and smell sweet like lemons. The Melissa Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the plant. The color of the oil is light yellow or amber. Melissa Essential Oil has a very fresh, somewhat sweet citrus and herb like aroma.
For those of you who would like to enjoy the exquisite aroma and wonderful properties of AUROMA Melissa Essential Oil at a more affordable price, you can find it right here on-line at The Aromatherapy Place as a 5% dilution in Jojoba. The high cost of Melissa Essential Oil is due to the substantial volume of natural product required in the distillation process. It takes 5 – 7 tons of fresh plants to produce 1 Kg of Melissa Essential Oil.
FACT: The name of Melissa is an abbreviation of the Greek word ‘melissóphyllon, ‘bee leaf’. According to its popularity in Europe, the Melissa plant was known as “Hearts Delight.” This description resulted from the belief by indigenous peoples that the plant had therapeutic values.
Additional information
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| Select Size | 1/6 fl oz (5 ml), 1/3 fl oz (10 ml), 3.38 fl oz (100 ml) |
AUROMA QUALITY
AUROMA Essential Oils are the highest quality essential oils available in the world today. Each oil is from an individual farmer and from a particular year’s harvest. As AUROMA knows each of the Farmers, they guarantee the authenticity of each oil. Just to be certain, they analyze each oil using the latest state-of-the-art GC-MS technology, which can detect impurities to one part per billion. Yes! AUROMA represents the best there is in Essential Oils. We can supply the following documentation: Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
To meet the stringent demands of the professional aromatherapist, AUROMA has drafted the following seven requirements that an essential oil needs to meet so it can be used with confidence:
- BIO-TYPE: Not only does an oil have to come from a defined botanical species, but from a particular genetic strain.
- CHEMO-TYPE: The same botanical species can often produce completely different constituents.
- GEO-TYPE: Oils from a particular area are often of superior quality. Examples are Rose Oil Bulgarian or Sandalwood East Indian.
- COMPLETE OR WHOLE: The oil should come from a single distillation and should not be rectified.
- WILD OR ORGANIC: Where possible, AUROMA always selects the wild growing plants for distillation. When wild types are not available, AUROMA commissions farmers who do not use pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Certified Organic options are available.
- EX STILL: AUROMA distills small lots of expensive oils in-house and advises farmers on distillation methods.
- ANALYYSIS: Oils are tested by AUROMA in Australia with the most advanced state-of- the-art equipment in the world.
USES
- Just to smell: You can enjoy the aromatherapy of your favorite Essential oil or Blend without even taking it out of the bottle. Keep a bottle in your purse or your car. Simply open-up and smell. This can be particularly helpful during times of stress. Associated with nervous disorders, anxiety and melancholy, Melissa is said by many to increase strength and revitalization.
- As a Natural Perfume: Dab a few drops of Melissa in Jojoba onto your wrists, in the same way you might use perfume. Do a patch test first before putting any Essential Oil Blend directly on your skin.
- In Skin Care: Give your skin an invigorating boost by applying Melissa in Jojoba. This simple essential oil addition will give your skin a rejuvenated feeling. See “Cautions”
- In creams, lotions, and perfumes. See “Cautions”
BLENDS WITH
Basil, Bergamot, Chamomile, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, and Rosemary.
Whenever you use Essential Oils or 100% pure Essential Oil Blends on the skin, they should be diluted in a vegetable oil. However, always check for skin sensitivity before applying the finished product to the body. See “Cautions” below.
Suggested Dilution Rates follow:
- 10ml Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 2 drops essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=4 drops, 2.5%=5 drops
- 50ml Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 10 drops essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=20 drops, 2.5%=25 drops
- 100ml Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 20 drops (1ml) essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=40 drops (2ml), 2.5% 50=drops (2.5ml)
- 1Ltr Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 200 drops (10ml) essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=400 drops (20ml), 2.5%=500 drops (25.ml)
Please ensure that the total number of drops does not exceed the dilution ratio. For example: 2.5% dilution = 1 drip Geranium, 2 drops Palmarosa & 2 drops Mandarin diluted in 10ml Jojoba Oil. Total drops = 5
CAUTIONS
Melissa Should not be taken orally by people with glaucoma and should be used with caution in case of benign prostatic hyperplasia. May occasionally give rise to skin sensitization. (Tisserand R, Bolacs T, Essential oil safety. Churchill Livingston, UK)
The Aromatherapy Place does not recommend ingesting essential oils unless a specific dosage instruction is given to a consumer by a qualified medical practitioner.
Do not apply directly to skin. May case skin irritation in some individuals. Always dilute with a carrier oil. A skin test is recommended prior to use on the skin.
Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.
Please check with a professional for safe essential oils to use with children or the elderly. Do not use essential oils on a child younger than two years without professional advice.
STORAGE
We recommended that Essential Oils or 100% pure and natural Blends be stored in amber or cobalt blue glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life. Keep away from excessive heat and light. A bathroom, bedroom or kitchen cabinet should be a good storage location.
