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Botanical name: Melissa officinalis

Color: Pale to medium amber

Consistency: Thin liquid

Perfumery note: Top/middle

Related Planets/Deities: Moon/Venus/Diana

Aroma: Fresh, citrusy, herbaceous, slightly sweet

Energetic Properties: Soothing, affirming, comforting, strengthening

Aromatherapy Properties:A pale yellow liquid with a light, fresh, lemony scent. It blends well with lavender, geranium, florals, and citrus oils.

Spiritual Uses: Melissa has a long history of use in magick and folklore, and it is most favored for its healing properties. As a moon scent, it is quite suitable for work involving love and healing. It can be used in honoring Diana, and for any kind of spiritual or magickal work involving the moon or the tides.

Blends well with: Basil, Lemon, Geranium, Lavender, Sweet Orange, Chamomile, Frankincense, and Rose.

History: Melissa has a long history of use in variety of traditional applications, and the results of recent scientific studies, many of which have lent considerable weight to some of the folk beliefs about this remarkable plant. Trials have found Melissa effective in reducing stress, as well as improving mood and mental performance. Antioxidant and antibacterial properties have also been demonstrated in laboratory settings. Recent research found a daily dose of Melissa tea reduced oxidative stress status in radiology staff that were exposed to persistent low-dose radiation during work. In another study, Melissa was found to be effective in the amelioration of laboratory-induced stress in human subjects, producing "significantly increased self-ratings of calmness and reduced self-ratings of alertness." The authors further report a "significant increase in the speed of mathematical processing, with no reduction in accuracy" following the administration of a 300 mg dose. It would seem that many more incredible discoveries about the potentials of Melissa await us.