Melissa (Lemon Balm)

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Safety Data:  Can cause skin irritation, not in pregnancy, use in low concentration.

 

Actions: Antidepressant, antihistamic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, cordial, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hypertensive, insect-repellant, nervine, sedative, stomachic, sudorific, tonic, uterine, vermifuge.

 

Blends Well With: Lavender, geranium, floral and citrus oils.

 

Aromatherapy

 

Skin:  Allergies, insect bites, insect repellent, eczema.

 

Respiratory System:  Asthma, bronchitis, chronic cough.

 

Genito-Urinary System:  Menstrual problems.

 

Digestive:  Colic, indigestion, nausea.  

 

Nervous System: Anxiety, depression, hypertension, insomnia, migraine, nervous tension, shock and vertigo.

 

Mental /Emotional Conditions: Soothing and uplifting.