Effects: Calming.
Aroma: Middle note.
A bushy herb with pink or white flowers, native to the Mediterranean regions.
Properties:
- Antidepressant.
- Antispasmodic.
- Sedative.
Contra-indications:
May cause skin irritation so always use well-diluted. It is difficult to find pure.
Extraction:
Steam distillation of the leaves and tops.
Uses:
Melissa has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and is helpful in stress related conditions.
Scent: Fresh, sweet, herbaceous.
Combines with:
- Bergamot.
- Geranium.
- Eucalyptus.
