Lemon Balm (Melissa) Essential Oil, Melissa Officinalis, 100% Pure Steam Distilled, Man in the Moon Herbs

A Little Bottle of Sunshine. Bright, Calming, and Utterly Uplifting.

Meet one of aromatherapy's most cherished and sought-after oils. Lemon balm essential oil, known to aromatherapy enthusiasts by its botanical name melissa, is a light, luminous, lemony herbal oil with a gentle complexity that sets it apart from every other citrus-scented oil in your collection. It brightens the mind, soothes the spirit, and brings a quiet, radiant calm to any space it enters.

Distilled from Melissa officinalis , a member of the mint family whose delicate leaves have been beloved by herbalists for centuries, my melissa is 100% pure steam distilled, sourced from France, where the finest melissa has long been cultivated. True melissa is one of the rarest and most precious essential oils in the world, requiring an extraordinary quantity of plant material to produce even a small amount of oil. What arrives in your vial is something genuinely special.

✦ What Lemon Balm (Melissa) Oil Can Do For You

• ☀️ Brightening & Uplifting - its sunny, lemony scent instantly lifts the atmosphere and the mood
• 😌 Calming & Soothing - brings a gentle, serene quality to any space or blend
• 🧠 Focus Enhancing - light and clarifying without being sharp or overwhelming
• 🌿 Herbally Complex - more nuanced and layered than a simple lemon oil, with a soft herbal heart
• 🎨 Beautiful Blending Oil - brightens and lifts any blend it joins

✦ Ways to Use Lemon Balm (Melissa) Essential Oil

Diffuse It Add 1–2 drops to a room diffuser or aromatherapy necklace and let the calming, luminous aroma transform your space. Lovely any time of day, particularly during work or creative sessions.

Make a Room Spray Combine 15–20 drops with 2 oz. of distilled water in a spray bottle. Shake well before each use and mist your home, office, or any space that needs an instant breath of brightness and calm.

Dress a Candle Smooth 1–2 drops around the top edge of an unscented candle for a softly radiant, herbally lemony fragrance that fills the room as it burns.

Blend It Melissa is a generous and versatile blending partner. It adds brightness and lift without overwhelming, and harmonizes beautifully with a wide range of scents.

✦ Blending Suggestions

Geranium - for a floral, earthy depth that beautifully balances melissa's brightness Lavender - for a harmonious, calming blend that is greater than the sum of its parts  Citrus oils - lemon, orange, bergamot, and grapefruit all amplify melissa's sunny, uplifting character

Also lovely with: rose, chamomile, frankincense, clary sage & ylang ylang

✦ What's Included

Your choice of:

• 1/4 oz. amber glass bottle - ideal for blending, amber glass protects oil potency
• 5mL blue glass vial with built-in dropper top - perfect for precise, mess-free application, blue glass shields from light degradation

Pure steam distilled Melissa officinalis essential oil, sourced from France.

💌 Curious about this rare and beautiful scent before ordering? Blotter paper samples are available. Just send me a message!

✦ Why Man in the Moon Herbs

• 🍋 100% Pure Steam Distilled - no carriers, no fillers, no synthetics
• 🇫🇷 French Grown - Melissa officinalis from one of the world's finest growing regions
• 🔵 Protective Colored Glass — amber (1/4 oz.) and blue (5mL) bottles preserve freshness and potency
• 💧 Your Choice of Size - 1/4 oz. open mouth or 5mL dropper vial
• ✨ Lovely & Precious - melissa is among the most sought-after oils in aromatherapy
• ☀️ Brightening, Calming & Focusing - sunshine in a vial

A note on returns: Due to the nature of this product, all sales are final. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's any issue with your order. I'm here to help.

🌿 Essential Oil Safety

Essential oils are powerful plant extracts and should never be taken internally. If you plan to use essential oils in ways beyond those described here, or if you are pregnant, nursing, or managing a health condition, please consult a qualified practitioner or a trusted reference before use. Use with caution around pets, whose systems are considerably more sensitive than our own.

There are many excellent books and resources on essential oils and aromatherapy. I always encourage doing your research before working with an unfamiliar oil, and discontinuing use if you experience any unwanted reaction, as everyone responds differently. Please seek medical attention for any allergic reaction.

The information in this listing is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. These statements have not been evaluated by any government agency.