Melissa essential oil is also popularly known as lemon balm essential oil. It is obtained from the lemon balm or Melissa (botanically known as Melissa officinalis) plant belonging to the mint family. It has a fresh lemony and herbaceous aroma.

• When sniffed regularly, it can treat a runny nose, but it should be done only under doctor’s advice.
• Lemon balm may be applied on joints to treat inflammation.
• Its aroma may be used to calm jittery nerves.

• Its aroma is known to have an uplifting effect.
• It is known to be effective against nervous disorders.
• It may be effective in controlling herpes.

The compounds in Melissa essential oil are trans Ocimene, citronellal, geranial, neral, octanol, octanol, cis-Ocimene, cermacrene and more.