The essential oil of lemon balm is obtained from Melissa officinalis, a plant of the Labiate family, it is a perennial herbaceous plant with wrinkled leaves similar to those of mint with a pleasant lemon scent. The flowers are white or pink with a bilabiate tubular calyx. Known for its many properties, it isdigestive,sedativeAndrebalancer, also useful for regulating hypertension, to calm theanxiety,insomnia,dizziness,hyperthyroidism,muscle aches,stress,menstrual cramps, it's aantiviral, ideal against herpes, soothes gastrointestinal pathologies, adjuvant forcardiovascular pathologies, great fordepression. Plant for emotional intelligence .
Powerful chakra on the solar and cardiac plexus.
Melissa officinalis, also known as true lemon balm, owes its name to the sweet, fresh and citrus scent of its flowers, renowned for attracting bees (in Greek, the term “lemon balm” refers to honey bees). Lemon balm is one of our rarest and most expensive oils, and it offers numerous uses and benefits. Given its positive effect on mood, lemon balm oil has long been used to relieve feelings of tension and nervousness when applied topically.
Properties and benefits
Rebalancerof the hormonal system, used for problems related to menopause.
Digestive, taken after meals, lemon balm helps digestion, stimulating gastric activity and relaxing the stomach walls.
Sedative, exerts a relaxing action on the nervous system, calms tension and anxiety and all manifestations of a psychosomatic nature related to these conditions, such as palpitations, headaches, gastritis.
Cardiac, its solar energy tones the heart, regulates pressure, calms states of anxiety and stress and therefore their effects on the circulatory system.
Infusion of lemon balm if anxiety grips the stomach
If the tension mainly affects the stomach, intestines and causes you annoying migraines, choose the infusion of this plant with small colored flowers. Pour 2 drops of essential oil into a cup of hot water (about 200 ml)
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HOW TO USE
Aromatic:Add 3-4 drops in a diffuser.
Topical: For massage, mix 5 drops with 10ml of dōTERRA fractionated coconut oil to generate a feeling of calm and emotional well-being.
Internal:Dilute one drop in 100 ml of liquid.
For the bath, pour 5 drops into warm water in addition to some epsom salt.
Warnings Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or under treatment. Avoid contact with eyes, the inside of the ears and sensitive areas.