Melissa for Grief

Melissa officinalis

The card that popped out for my Sunday Essential Oil Reflection is Melissa.  Melissa is for grief, it helps us dispel fears and regret!  

Melissa with its fresh lemony aroma has antibacterial, antifungal, anti-allergenic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiviral, digestive, emmenagogue, febrifuge, insect repellent and muscular stimulant properties.  The essential oil is steam distilled from the flowering tops.  Melissa’s calming and sedative properties make it helpful when dealing with anxiety, depression, insomnia, migraine, hysteria, nervous tension & exhaustion, panic, shock, trauma and stress related disorders. It can also help to dispel fear, shock, grief and anger.  As well as bring acceptance, love, prosperity and understanding.

Melissa is an effective insect repellant, and its anti-inflammatory properties are really helpful for insect bites and cold sores.  It can be very effective when dealing with immune system challenges like colds, flu, fever, strep infections, viral infections and herpes simplex.

 Energetically, Melissa is helpful when dealing with issues around death.  Use during times of grief of any kind to help bring emotional clarity, as well as understanding and acceptance.  It can also help to promote spiritual growth.  Melissa is said to help one remember past lives.

Caution: Due to its high percentage of aldehydes, Melissa can be a skin irritant. 

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