Masters of Health Magazine August 2020 | Page 78

Melissa is a heavy hitter oil and has very powerful antioxidant , antibacterial, antiviral, antidepressant, and sedative properties. Since it is a heavier, hotter oil, it is reserved for extreme sickness.

In today's stressful world, its comforting to know we have the ability to help our body and mind relax and stay in sync.

TOP 5 BENEFITS

• Helps support a healthy immune system when taken internally. It becomes stronger when blended with frankincense and can help with depression.

• Helps to balance hormones and with menstrual issues and infertility.

• Supports memory and cognitive health, especially with mild memory loss associated with aging.

• Helps with cellular health and with certain types of brain tumors.

• Helps with emotional support, by calming your nerves, improve sleep and uplift your mood

USES

• The best way to use Melissa oil is to apply it along the spine and/or bottoms of the feet.

• Rub on the forehead, shoulders, or chest.

• Defuse to create a relaxing environment, especially at night to help promote a restful sleep.*

• Add to moisturizer or in a spray bottle with water and rejuvenate your facial skin with a spritz.

• Using CPTG essential oils Melissa oil can also be taken internally. Take 2-3 drops in a veggie cap.

Melissa oil blends well with lemon, neroli, geranium, lavender, rose, roman chamomile, and frankincense.

Melissa can have a slight tingly or warming touch to the skin and if you have sensitive skin you should dilute it with fractionated coconut oil or a carrier oil of your choice.

ADDITIONAL COMMON USES

Allergies

• Bites, stings, and warts

• Cold sores, herpes, fever blisters

• Depression, anxiety, and shock

• Dysentery and Indigestion

• Eczema

• Emotional balance

• Fevers, cold and viral infections

• Hypertension, palpitations and high blood pressure

• Vertigo

DIRECTIONS

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser.

Internal Use: Dilute one drop in four fluid ounces of liquid.

Topical Use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Cautions: Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, face, and sensitive areas. Consult your health practitioner if pregnant or nursing.