Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Hydrosol
Melissa = refers to the honeybee because the plant attracts bees
Officinalis = plant officially used in medicine
If you have low Blood Pressure DO NOT TAKE internally
Melissa is a calming sedative with anti-inflammatory properties, anti -spasmodic, anti-oxidant, astringent, anti-viral.
Insomnia, nervous tension, irritability, great anger, Valuable skin care properties, relieves headaches, short circuit herpes our breaks (cold Sores).
Use as a spritzer/spray on your face during a hot day very refreshing, great on your body after sun or anytime.
Melissa’s taste is mildly bitter, lemony but not citrusy, more like lemon in flavour.
A favourite for a daily beverage.
Melissa is calming to the body more than the mind but without being overly sedative. Use for stress, anxiety.
Has shown some positive results for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and is certainly worth trying, children use 30mls in one litre of water consume through-out the day, adults 60mls in one litre of water consume through-out the day.
During pregnancy Melissa can be used to treat morning sickness, digestive upsets and water retention.
Melissa can be used as a system tonic for general well-being.
Melissa is gentle enough to use on babies, try adding a teaspoon to a night time bath.
Taken internally in a three-week protocol, is an excellent preventative for the flu, allergy season and has both immune-stimulating and some infection fighting properties.
Melissa promotes the discharge of bile from the system, purging it downward, and has been used in digestive drinks for centuries, the hydrosol certainly aids digestion and reduces intestinal cramps associated with colitis and Chrohn’s disease, in some people it has a laxative effect.
Melissa is an excellent skin clarifier and to calm rashes, irritations and eczema.
Melissa has so many uses, you can steam your vegetables with the hydrosol, bake with it, it is a yummy beverage hot or cold.
The information provided on these pages is not a substitute for necessary medical care, nor intended as medical advice. Always keep hydrosols tightly closed, refrigerated, and out of reach of children. If redness or irritation occurs when applied to the skin, stop using immediately and contact your health provider if necessary.
250ml bottle