Specifics

Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions

When depression is due to anxiety and stress, Melissa can be highly effective in reducing the tension and therefore provide an emotionally uplifting effect. It is also used for reducing heart palpitations. It has a lemony, warm, radiant aroma.

The antiviral effects have proven to be effective when dealing with herpes, the flu, and small pox.

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Therapeutic Properties

• Antidepressant - can help to prevent and alleviate depression
• Antiviral - inhibits growth of virus (herpes)
• Carminative - settles digestion and may assist in preventing gas
• Cooling
• Diaphoretic - promotes perspiration, helping skin eliminate waste
• Emmenagogue - stimulates menstrual flow and activity
• Nervous system sedative

Emotional and Energetic Qualities

Reduces insomnia
Reduces anxiety, opens the mind
Calms and cools agitated emotions
Offers comfort during grieving

Recipe

Herpes Blister
1 drop Melissa in 1 teaspoon of Aloe Vera gel

Apply to the herpes blister. Be very careful not to touch the surrounding skin with the oil.

References:

1. Battaglia S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. 2nd edition, The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2003
2. Davis P. Aromatherapy an A-Z. New revised edition C.W. Daniel Company Limited, England, 1999
3. Keville, K. Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, The Crossing press, USA, 1995
4. Mojay G. Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Henry Holt and Company Inc., England, 1996
5. Price S. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 2nd edition, Churchill Livingstone, 1999
6. Tisserand R. The Art of Aromatherapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1977

Safety

May cause skin irritation in those with sensitive skin. Use in low dilution when applying to the skin, such as in baths or massage oils.