Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis
Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled (from the fresh flowering tops, leaves and stems)
The Description of Aroma: Sweet, fresh and citrus-like.
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Perfumery Note: Middle
Color: Light yellow to yellow-brown to red-brown
Consistency: Thin
Therapeutic Properties: antidepressant, antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, cordial, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hypotensive, nervine, sedative, stomachic, sudorific, tonic.
Illnesses to be treated with: depression, hysteria, panic, heartbeat problems, high blood pressure, menstrual cycle disorders, pain relief, nausea, flatulence, vomiting, dyspepsia, dysentery, cold sores (herpes simplex).
Safety Issues: Although it is non-toxic it could cause sensitization and irritation. Thus, it should always be used in low dilutions and should be avoided during pregnancy and by people with a very sensitive skin.
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