Melissa

Melissa officianalis-extracted by distillation of the leaves and flowering tops. The fragrance is fresh, herbaceous, lemony, strong citrus.   Native to the Mediterranean region.  Now common almost everywhere. Known as Lemon Balm. Grows like a mint, spreads profusely. The oil is expensive because 7 ½ tons of plant material is needed for 1 pound of oil.

CAUTIONS: Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritating. No testing for sensitization. Dilute well for topical use.   

CHARACTER:  " Bubble of Enthusiasm",  Supportive, Sensitive, fostering, balancing, protecting, Hypnotic, Compassionate, Uplifting.  It comforts sadness while lifting the spirit — like sunlight after rain. “Hope is returning.”

ETHERIC COLORS: Deep or Pale Blue, Orange, Red, Green-Gold into Light Blue, Spring Green, Yellow  

CHAKRAS:  Heart, Solar, Crown     

NUMBER:  1   

ELEMENT: Air and Water with subtle Fire; Wood   

PERFUME NOTE:  Middle

ASTROLOGICAL:  Gemini, Mercury, Sun, Leo         

GEM/CRYSTALS: Chrysocolla, Peach Aventurine, Sunstone, Sodalite, Green Apatite, Seraphinite, Chrome Diopside, Peridot, Citrine, Calcite, Celestite, Angelite 

MUSICAL:  G and D; light harp, guitar, pastoral flute; upbeat rhythm

ENERGY TYPE: 3, 1; Cool & Dry

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Aldehydes, Sesquiterpenes

    

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:happiness, gentle, spiritual growth, relaxation, peace, positive optimism, progressive, cheerful, acceptance, understanding, compassion; “Light returns. Your heart can rise again.”

USED TO COUNTER ACT THESE NEGATIVE STATES: Nervous tension, stress, anxiety, irritability, overexcitement, restless, melancholy, sadness, grief, sorrow, depression, mental exhaustion, lethargy, negativity, fear, disappointment

USED FOR HEALING THE PHYSICAL STATES: Allergies, asthma, herpes, shingles, circulation, heart disorders, headaches, menopause, eczema, bruises, thyroid problems, insomnia,  migraine, menstrual pain, hypertension. 

BLENDS:  Kayenta,   Kolob Trail,  Walk Softly,   

ARCHETYPES:  SCRIBE, HISTORIAN, JOURNALIST, HEALER, JUDGE, MYSTIC, MUSE, DOVE, GENTLE MESSENGER, COMFORTING FRIEND, SPRING MAIDEN

Blends well with LAVENDER, GERANIUM, MYRTLE, FLORALS AND CITRUS.  

May contain:  geranial (25%), Citronellal, neral, citronellol, caryophyllene, linalol, limonene, citral, pinen.

PERSONALITY:

+Bubbly, full of energy, delightful, with a multitude of interests & activities.

+Never forgets to phone home, feed the cat, or make sure groceries are in the house.

+Highly organized, loves life, enthusiastic, “over the top”

+Has a youthfulness & revitalizing effect on everyone. Basically sweet-natured.

+House is full of things that were relevant at a particular time. Fervent scrapbooker.

+Throw themselves into a quest of knowledge concerning their health.

+Like to try new & exciting things; open mind; very positive.

+Serious person with a good sense of judgment.  Excel at receiving insight.

+Live very much in the here & now, but respects the past & gives thought to future.

+Always tries to find the good side in people.

-When negative,  becomes anxious & loses interest in life.

- May attract jealously, spitefulness, because of their vivacious, outgoing nature.

(updated Feb. 25, 2026)