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Lemon Balm Essential Oil (Melissa) Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled Parts Used: Flowering tops, leaves and stems Note Classification: Middle Aroma: Citrus, light, fresh Largest Producing Countries: USA , Hungary , Egypt , and Italy Traditional Use: Used extensively as a fragrance component in toiletries, cosmetics, and perfumes. Properties: Antibiotic, antidepressant, antihistaminic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, calmative, carminative, cordial, diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hypnotic, hypotensive, nervine, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, sudoforic, tonic, uterine, and vermifuge. Benefits: Allergies, amenorrhea, anxiety, asthma, bronchitis, calming, chronic coughs, colds, colic, depression, dysentery, eczema, fever, general tonic, headache, herpes, hypertension, hysteria, indigestion, infertility, insomnia, insect bites, intellectual fatigue, irritability, menstrual pain, migraine, nausea, nervous tension, palpitations, shock, sterility (women), stomach cramps, stress, vertigo, and vomiting. Blends Well With: Chamomile roman, frankincense, geranium, lavender, neroli, petitgrain, rose, and citrus oils. Of Interest: One of the earliest medicinal herbs – Paracelsus called it the ‘Elixir of Life’. Safety Data: Non-toxic, possible sensitization and dermal irritation; use in low dilutions only.   Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not complete, nor may its data be accurate. As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.   View Cart/Check Out Privacy Policy   |   Return Policy   |  Ordering Information   |  International Orders   |  Quality Control Products Index     |    A Modern Herbal     |    Botanical.com Copyright © 2000-2008 Botanical.com customerservice@mountainroseherbs.com