Melissa Essential Oil Benefits

Melissa Essential Oil, also known as lemon balm or sweet balm oil, has been used for years to help with spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being. 

This oil is also sold at a higher price than other essential oils. It is because of the plant’s very low oil yield making the distillation cost extremely high per bottle.

Being a rare and expensive essential oil, Melissa Essential Oil also has a wide variety of benefits and uses including improving mood, supporting rest, boosting immunity, and more. It is also popular in the perfume industry and for its therapeutic properties. In the home, you can surely find lots of ways to incorporate Melissa Essential Oil in your toxin-free DIY recipes. You will really find each bottle of Melissa Essential Oil worth it once you know how to maximize its uses.

Melissa Essential Oil Benefits, Uses, Recipes

Improves Mood

Melissa Essential Oil is both revitalizing and calming at the same time. It helps promote relaxation, ease stress, and lessen negative mood¹. It has also been used for centuries to improve spiritual and emotional well-being.

Aids Rest

A study shows that Melissa Essential Oil helps with soothing restlessness. One study showed Melissa to help improve dyssomnia symptoms by up to 70 to 80 percent².

Eases Digestion

If you have a family member that is prone to abdominal pain and discomfort, Melissa Essential Oil can also help with that. In fact, it was shown in different studies that it can effectively soothe functional dyspepsia³ and nausea⁴. 

Soothes

Melissa Essential Oil is also very helpful in soothing tense muscles. Try diluting and massaging this oil in affected areas.

Melissa Essential Oil Blends Well With

The herbal, lemony, fresh aroma of Melissa Essential Oil blends wonderfully with Bergamot, Cedarwood, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Neroli, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang Essential Oils.

What’s the Science Behind Melissa Oil?

Essential oils are naturally occurring chemicals in a plant. We can look at each of these constituents to help predict the benefits of this oil. 

Geranial and Neral

Neral and geranial are geometric isomers of citral, which is a component of Melissa Oil that provides its strong lemon (citrus) odor–a famous compound in perfumery. It also has strong cleaning qualities⁵.

Germacrene D

Germacrene is produced in Melissa plants and it is noted for its antimicrobial and insecticidal properties.

Β-caryophyllene

Caryophyllene is a common sesquiterpene among plant species and it also contributes to the aroma of Melissa Oil.

What Earthies Are Saying About It

Simply Earth & Bulgarian Essential Oils Farm

The Melissa plant thrives in the Bulgarian climate, making it the perfect location for Simply Earth to source its Melissa Essential Oil. Thanks to Bulgarian Essential Oils, located in the Dobrudja region of the country, Simply Earth can ensure the freshest and purest product possible. The company has implemented strict operational procedures prohibiting the use of harmful chemicals during the growth process. Not only is this beneficial for the environment, but it also stands as a testament to Bulgarian Essential Oils’ commitment to creating a positive work environment for its workers. They are paid more than a fair wage and provided with top-notch training and on-the-job experience, with the option to branch out and grow Melissa on their own. All of these factors combine to make Simply Earth’s Melissa Essential Oil a standout choice for those who prioritize quality and sustainability.

Things to Remember When Using This Oil

We don’t recommend ingesting essential oils unless under the direction of a doctor certified in aromatherapy. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils, check out this blog post. 

*Please note: This post is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have extensively used essential oils and has not been verified scientifically with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns, please consult your doctor. The statements given in this blog post have not been verified by the FDA

Elixir in a Bottle!

Did you know that Melissa Essential Oil was called the “Elixir of Life” by Swiss-born physician and alchemist, Paracelsus? It is an effective elixir every Earthie should possess. What do you think? We’d love to hear about it on social media with @fromsimplyearth and in the comments below!

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References:

1. Kennedy DO, Little W, Scholey AB. Attenuation of laboratory-induced stress in humans after acute administration of Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm). 2004 Jul-Aug
2. S.F.Müllera, S.Klement. A combination of valerian and lemon balm is effective in the treatment of restlessness and dyssomnia in children. 2006 Jun
3. Gasbarrini G, Zaccone V, Covino M, Gallo A. Effectiveness of a “cold dessert”, with or without the addition of a mixture of digestive herbs, in subjects with “functional dyspepsia”. 2010 Jan-Mar
4. C Ulbricht, T Brendler, J Gruenwald, B Kligler. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.): an evidence-based systematic review by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration. 2005 Feb
5. Onawunmi, G.O.. “Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of citral“. 1989 Sep