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Botanical Name:
Melissa Officinalis/Cymbopogon Nardus |
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Country of Origin:
France |
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Cultivation Method:
Standard Cultivation |
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Method of Extraction:
Steam Distilled |
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Aromatic Description:
Fresh, light,
Lemony. Its aroma is sharper, more citrusy, and less subtle than pure
Melissa. |
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Perfumery Note:
Middle/Top |
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Aromatherapy Properties:
(Uses)
The Melissa
Essence is good for weak emotional states, and it relaxes the mind and body
when it's stressed from nervous exhaustion. This Essential Oil is very
uplifting, and increases the mental energy. It's balancing effects helps to
relieve insomnia. Use 8 to 10 drops per 1oz. of Carrier Oil or unscented
body care products for skin application. Melissa leaves generate an
extremely low yield during distillation which makes it one of the most
expensive essential oils. Melissa Essence is actually a blend of pure
Melissa and Citronella essential oils, produced by distillation process. |
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Pure
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Therapeutic Essential Oils : |
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This oil is Therapeutic Grade. Commercial Grade essential oils are usually made of the
left over plant materials after finishing the therapeutic distillation process.
The commercial
grade oils retain a robust fragrance suitable for soap making, candle making, as
well as cosmetic manufacturing. Unfortunately, because of the reduced active
therapeutic content, the commercial grade oils will not be suitable for aromatherapy or massage
therapy applications.
Silky Scents Essential Oils are all Pure and Therapeutic Grade, not
Commercial Grade. |
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Blends well with:
Citrus oils and floral
notes, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass, as well as any other
Lavender. |
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Important Note: The information provided
in the Oil Profiles area is for educational purposes only. This data is not
considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate. |
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General Safety Information: Do not take any oils
internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated
essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage,
have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the
proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme
caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest
oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified
aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test
should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.
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