Melissa is a medicinal plant that relaxes and tones the nervous system, which is used to treat anxiety, depression, nervous tension and the digestive discomfort they generate

Actions: Sedative, antidepressant, digestive stimulant, peripheral vasodilator, diaphoretic, restorative and relaxing the nervous system, antiviral and antibacterial.

How to use it

1. In infusion take a cup of fresh or dried green lemon balm leaves, 3 times daily for depression, nervous exhaustion, indigestion or nausea. Use a diluted infusion for children with chicken pox.
2. In cream or ointment apply on sores, fever blisters, non-healing wounds or insect bites. In lotion add 1 ml (20 drops) of essential oil to 100 ml of water and you will get a lotion to be applied with atomizer on the skin as an insect repellent.
3. In tincture, take 10-20 drops in water 3-5 times daily for depression, tension headaches and anxiety. It is preferable to make it with green leaves.
4. In massage oil, add 5-6 drops of essential oil to 15 ml of coconut oil and massage in for depression, tension, asthma or bronchitis; or gently dab on sores as soon as they appear