Melissa essential oil - properties and uses

Melissa is one of the oldest medicinal plants, which is widespread and has a wide range of applications, a pleasant aroma with citrus notes. Also, this grass is famous for its attractiveness for bees and is a good honey plant.

Given the long history of the plant, it has many popular names: lemon mint, honeymoon, roevik, apiary. Despite its popularity, the resulting essential oil does not apply to cheap, and is often subject to fraud. Find 100% natural product - great luck.

The method of extracting essential lemon balm oil is carried out by distillation with water vapor. For processing use the entire plant (leaves, stems, inflorescences), with the exception of the root system.Visually, the oil is similar to others and there is always a risk of confusing it with lemon and other, fresh, with bitter tints.

How to distinguish counterfeit?

Natural oil is found in the implementation of not often. To get 100 g of essential oil, process 100 kg of leaves. The aroma of the extracted concentrate is fuzzy, reminiscent of a citrus scent, which is what unscrupulous manufacturers use. At best, falsify with other oils. Through the collection of lemon balm, the best parts of lemongrass and lemon oils are being chased with pairs. The distillate formed contains 5% lemon balm oil - and this is not the worst version of a fake. A significant proportion of lemon balm oil is sold in combination with vegetable oil of not the best quality while the valuable substance is also only 5%. From the dry collection prepare ersatz, the properties of this substance can not be compared with natural essential oil.

The first thing you should pay attention to is the name. It should be spelled in Latin "Melissa Officinalis", the additional words "citratum" and "indicum" are not allowed. The instructions should indicate the method of production and the raw materials from which the useful substance is made.

Chemical components of essential oil of melissa

The structure of the oil is rich and unique. It contains over 200 inclusions, among which are:

• Monoterpenes (nerol, citral, geraniol).
• Rosmarinic acid.
• Caffeic acid.
• Chlorogenic acid.
• Carnophillen
• Fitol.

The valuable properties of lemon balm oil

Far ancestors used melissa oil in traditional medicine. About his magic actions recorded information in ancient Roman and Greek writings. By means of the concentrate were healed from inflammation, indigestion, cramps, restored vision. The ether differs by its natural strength and naturalness. It is appreciated even by skeptical people towards traditional medicine.

The basic property of the oil is set to improve the immune forces of the body, as a result, it becomes resistant to virus attack. It cures colds and flu well. It is an effective remedy for lichen, diseases of the digestive system, respiratory tract. The same action is aimed at solving psycho-emotional problems.

Melissa oil is distinguished by its unique ability to improve mood.Remove from the state of melancholia and depression. Eliminates obsessive thoughts. It can lead to a feeling in a shock situation, with panic attacks. Helps to cope with hysterics. Therapeutic extract can relieve headaches, tinnitus, heals from cramps.

For sleep disorders, lemon balm oil has proven to be an effective remedy. It also promotes concentration of attention, improvement of brain activity. Expels fears and concerns. Attracts well-being and happiness.

The effects of oil on the cardiovascular system are invaluable. Recommended for pain in the chest, with tachycardia and arrhythmias. This is a storehouse of therapeutic opportunities for hypertensive patients. It leads to a normal state of increased pressure, removes excess fluid from the body.

Folk healers distinguish such properties of oil:

• Adaptogenic.
• Sedative.
• Antimicrobial.
• Antidepressant.
• Diuretic.
• Choleretic.
• Antispasmodic.
• Antiemetic.
• Antiviral.
• Stimulating appetite.
• Antiallergic.

Also ether is used to treat dermatological diseases. He is able to heal from:

• eczema;
• fungus;
• herpes;
• depriving;
• furunculosis;
• cuts;
• bruises;
• wounds.

Even among the people, lemon balm oil is considered to be female, as it has a special effect on the female body. Relieves the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, adjusting the monthly cycle, stops bleeding, adjusts the work of the ovaries. It is a strong analgesic for any pain. A bottle of healing concentrate in a woman’s purse or glove compartment of a car is not superfluous.

The effect of the essential oil was noticed after applying insect bites to the area. Itching, swelling, burning and redness.

Melissa oil is harmoniously combined and complements nutmeg oil, ether of rosewood, fennel, jasmine, geranium, bergamot.

Use in cosmetology

It is impossible to call the oil much used in this area. Rather, it has healing properties for the skin. It is applicable to furunculosis, problems with the work of the sebaceous glands, acne, eczema. Valuable is the ability to restore the color of the lips. It is able to eliminate dandruff and oily shine of hair, as well as give a healthy look to curls.

Contraindications

Despite such an extensive list of unique properties, there is a group of peoplewhich this oil to use is prohibited.

1. It is forbidden to take in the period of gestation, regardless of the period.
2. People whose scope of activity is associated with the use of the vocal cords should refrain from using. Melissa can affect the timbre of the voice, cause tickling, hoarseness, laryngitis.

In its pure form, it can be used only pointwise on herpes or abscess due to aggressive action, the oil is not used undiluted for applications and wiping the skin of the face.

Important! Recommended skin test for allergies. For people with sensitive skin, the amount of added oil should be limited to 3 drops.

Dosage and home treatment

The generally accepted opinion that melissa soothes the nervous system, dispels anxiety and relieves tension, is confirmed by the positive effect of taking medications, which include melissa.

Important! The term of application for medicinal purposes should not exceed 2 weeks, after which they make a long break. Excessive consumption can cause drowsiness and fatigue.

1. Aromabath and aromatherapy to normalize the nervous system.Lemon balm (5-10 drops) add a comfortable temperature to the bath with water. At the moment when therapy is needed, and there is no time to soak up the warm composition, an aroma lamp is used with 3-5 (15 square meters) drops of ether.
2. Massage. Ideal to make a relaxing massage with the use of essential oil (5 drops) and base oil (15 ml). Calming the shattered nerves, the oil adjusts the measured work of the heart. It is able to expand blood vessels, restore the rhythm of the heart, nourishes the tissues, supplies them with oxygen. It normalizes breathing and high blood pressure. Remember that the characteristic tingling of essential oil of melissa after application to the skin should not bother for more than two minutes. Otherwise, the drug must be canceled.
3. Dry inhalation to work the heart and solve health problems. Inhaled odors of lemon balm affect the body at the level of physiology. Good effect on the dynamics of the pulse, restores vision, pressure.
4. Internal use (flatulence, colic, digestive organs, problems with the gall bladder). Honey (3 tablespoons) is combined with lemon balm oil (5 drops). The mixture is taken in half a teaspoon, twice a day. During periods of seasons, with frequent cases of colds and epidemics, the room is saturated with the smell of lemon balm.In terms of efficiency, it is similar to garlic and has immunomodulatory capabilities. If the disease has happened, there are ways to ease the symptoms.
5. Inhalation with colds. Honey (1 spoon) is mixed with lemon balm concentrate (3 drops), diluted in well heated water. Such a composition breathe about 20 minutes.
6. For head aches. Rub whiskey with lemon balm, previously connected to the base. It is important to remember about the excessively aggressive action on the body of oil, therefore, control your condition during therapy.
7. With the breakdown of the menstrual cycle. Apply a massage using oils of lemon balm (2 ml), rose oil (4 ml), geraniums (6 ml), almond oil (40 ml).
8. When PMS. Aroma lamp is filled with a concentrate of oils: lemon balm (2 drops), geranium (4 drops), jasmine (4 drops).
9. From greasy shine on hair. Take the usual cream (for children), add a concentrate (4 drops), add the esters of bergamot, grapefruit.
10. Anti-aging mask in the home. Olive oil (1 teaspoon), egg yolks (from two eggs), honey (10 ml), lemon juice (5 ml), lemon balm ether (5 drops). All components are mixed. Distribute an even layer on the skin of the face, excluding contact with the eyes.
11. Care for greasy hair. In the recipe for the main substance take pharmacy clay, make oil of lemon balm and macadamia (5 drops). Rubbed into the roots and wrap. Wash off after 15 minutes with running water.
12. Tonic in ice cubes. Mix honey (1 spoon) with oil (2 drops), diluted in a glass of warm water. Freeze in an ice tank. Apply twice a day. It invigorates, gives turgor to the skin of the face, refreshes the tone.
13. Head massage. Take lemon balm, lemon, fir and cedar oils, make the composition on the basis of burdock. Used for active rubbing in the head, normalizes the secretion of fat from the sebaceous glands.

Recommended dosages:

1. To saturate the smell of the room used 2 drops.
2. In the aroma baths add essential oils 3 drops. After taking (5 days), the dose is increased to 5 drops. Essential oil is stirred with milk, honey or soda.
3. The duration of inhalation 5 minutes and it is carried out in a cold form.
4. Per 10 grams of base oil (macadamia, wheat germ) - 2 drops of lemon balm, used for rubbing.
5. Add oil (10 drops) to 100 ml of water. Used for quick healing of wounds.
6. For massage apply the base (15 g), mixed with concentrate (4 drops).
7. In case of inflammatory pathologies of the gums, as well as to make the breath fresh, lemon balm oil (2 drops), tea tree (1 drop) must be mixed with water and rinsed out the mouth.
8. Internally, the essential oil is taken drop by drop with sweet jam, honey. It is recommended to do this 15 minutes after a meal, washed down with yogurt, tea, kefir.
9. Add to tea - 50 g of tea leaves make lemon balm oil (4 drops).
10. The simplest way to use the essential oil of lemon balm is to enrich the usual cosmetic products (creams, shampoos, balms, tonics) with a few drops.

The term of exposure to oil under the condition of proper storage reaches 5 years.

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