Living Magazine Spring 2019 doTERRA Living Magazine | Page 5

Melissa
Melissa officinalis
Aromatic Description: Citrus, herbaceous
Distillation Method: Steam Distillation
Plant Part: Leaf, top
One of the rarest essential oils, Melissa has a wide
variety of uses and health benefits. With a bottle of
Melissa, you can reap major benefits for your mind,
body, mood, and more. A popular oil at bedtime,
Melissa can help promote a relaxing, restful
environment, especially when diffused. Melissa is
also known for its positive effect on mood, as it can
be used to promote relaxation, calm feelings of
tension or nervousness, and support emotional
well-being. The internal benefits of Melissa oil are
vast and varied, including benefits for the cells, liver,
digestive system, immune system, and beyond.*
With this sweet, refreshing essential oil on hand, you
will have the power to change the way you go to
sleep, handle your mood, care for your body, relax at
the end of the day, and more.
Essential Oil Spotlight
How to use:
Aromatically
S Diffuse Melissa at night to promote a
peaceful environment that will encourage
a restful night of sleep.
S To calm feelings of tension and promote
emotional well-being, place a drop of
Melissa in the palm, cup the hands over the
nose, and inhale deeply.
S Promote feelings of confidence and positive
emotional health by diffusing Melissa in yor
bedroom, living room, bathroom, or kitchen.
Topically
S After a long day, help dissolve feelings of
stress by rubbing Melissa on the forehead,
shoulders, or chest.
S Rejuvenate and keep skin clear by adding a
few drops of Melissa to your daily moisturizer.
S Add Melissa to a spray bottle with water and
spritz over the face to promote clean-looking
skin and to refresh the mind. Take care to
cover eyes and other sensitive areas.
Internally
S To support a healthy immune system and
alleviate stomach discomfort, place one to
two drops of Melissa in a Veggie Capsule
and swallow.*
S Place one to two drops under the tongue
or on the roof of the mouth and swallow to
support healthy cellular, liver, immune, and
digestive function.*
Fun Facts:
Diffuser Blend:
SS Melissa
SS Lavender
S Basil
• The name Melissa is Greek for “honey bee.” The
Melissa officinalis plant, sometimes referred to as
lemon balm, was nicknamed Melissa because of its
sweet, refreshing fragrance, which is known to
attract bees.
• Melissa has been used to help add flavor to things
like ice cream, tea, and even some fish dishes.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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