 Melissa
(Lemon Balm)
香蜂草
植物學名: Melissa officunalis
製造精油部份: 葉
萃取方法: 蒸餾法
來源國: 埃及
100% 純天然植物精油
整株香蜂草都可以提煉出迷人檸檬香的精油, 而它的精油中含有三種檸檬精油常見成分, 檸檬醛, 香茅油和芫荽油醇. 純的香蜂草精油非常稀少,
因為這種植物中水份含量異常的高, 精油的含量只非常的微量. 因此, 須收集非常多量的香蜂草才能生產非常少量的精油.
除了德國洋甘菊, 香蜂草精油是最常用來治療過敏的精油之一, 不論是治療皮膚或呼吸道的過敏症都很有療效. 有些人的病症用洋甘菊精油無法顯著改善,
而改用香蜂草精油會出現驚人的效果. 低濃度的香蜂草精油治療濕疹和其他皮膚問題的效果非常卓越的. 它具有平順和調節月經週期的功能,
可以幫助調節婦女排卵的週期, 幫助降血壓, 還可以使過速呼吸和心跳平靜下來. 這使得它成為治療休克或驚悸的良方. 吸入香蜂草精油的蒸汽,
可以緩解氣喘和咳嗽. 香蜂草精油對於心理和生理方面都有很好的撫慰效果. 它對情緒和心理的影響, 反映出它對身體的作用,
它具有撫順和鎮定的功能, 但也有佛手柑精油的振奮功效. 可使心靈歡愉.
用香蜂草精油來處理皮膚病症時要特別小心, 因為它很容易引起皮膚過敏. 在按摩油中, 香蜂草精油的濃度不要高於1%,
而洗澡水中, 稀釋三至四滴香蜂草精油為最高的安全劑量. 用這樣的稀釋標準比較不會出現問題. 它可當作清香劑或驅蟲劑,
與檸檬和檸檬香茅精油有同樣的功效.
功能屬性: 預防過敏, 抗沮喪, 抗痙攣, 袪腸胃脹氣, 激勵心臟, 利消化, 退燒, 降低血壓,
利神經, 鎮靜, 利胃, 促發汗, 利子宮.
心靈療效: 能安撫恐慌情緒, 緩和鬱悶, 提振積極的心理狀態.
身體療效: 是循環系統的調節劑, 可助降低高血壓, 幫助平和心跳. 對心臟, 痙攣, 疲憊很有説明.
它可使經期規律, 舒緩經痛, 讓身體放鬆. 香蜂草可促進胃部的消化功能, 幫助治療反胃, 脹氣, 嘔吐, 消化不良和痢疾.
它控制過敏的作用, 對幫助氣喘和安撫急促的呼吸有顯然的效果. 亦有益於感冒症狀, 改善因感冒而引起的頭痛或偏頭痛.
而它的驅蟲功能亦可減輕蚊叮蟲咬的癢痛.
皮膚療效: 有快速止血效果, 抑制黴菌與濕疹頗有效. 加入洗髮液中, 可潔淨油膩髮質, 並預防落髮.
適合相配的精油: 羅勒, 月桂, 洋甘菊, 乳香, 天竺葵, 薑, 愈創木, 茉莉, 杜松果, 熏衣草,
馬郁蘭, 橙花, 玫瑰, 迷迭香, 紫羅蘭, 依蘭依蘭, 綠花白千層, 甜橙等. 屬中揮發度精油.
使用禁忌: 使用濃度需低於1%會較為溫和. 懷孕期間亦應避免使用.
【精油使用注意事项】
1、怀孕初期几个月内以及小孩最好避免使用精油来按摩或泡澡。
2、皮肤或体质敏感者，请在使用前先进行敏感测试。
3、除少部分精油，如薰衣草、茶树等可直接涂抹于皮肤外，其它大部分精油用于身体肌肤时，必须稀释或用基础油调和后才能使用，除非有其它特别的建议。
4、肌肤上使用柑橘类精油（如佛手柑、柠檬等）后四小时内请勿在阳光下曝晒。
5、精油不能取代药物。因此，使用后如症状未改善，请一定要看病就医，绝不可因使用精油而放弃原先已在使用的药物。
6、患有高低血压、癫痫、神经及肾脏方面疾病的病人请小心使用。使用前最好先请教芳香治疗师。
7、请按建议量使用。使用过量会导致反效果，甚至对身体造成过大负担。
8、请避免小孩直接碰触，以免误用而发生危险。
9、避免用塑料、易溶解或油彩表面的容器，稀释精油时需使用玻璃、不锈钢或陶瓷器。
10、精油最好不要内服，除非获得芳香治疗师或医师的指示 .
【精油的保存方法】
1、品质精良的精油，必定是使用深色玻璃瓶装，常用深蓝色或深棕色，可防止紫外线。
2、放置于阴凉处，避免阳光直射。但不必存放于冰箱。
3、将瓶口直立向上放置，不用时将瓶盖拧紧。
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Melissa
Lemon
balm (Melissa officinalis), is a perennial herb in the mint
family Lamiaceae, native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean
region. It grows to 70-150 cm tall. The leaves have a gentle
lemon scent, related to mint. At the end of the summer, little
white flowers full of nectar appear. These attract bees, hence
the genus name Melissa (Greek for 'honey bee'). Its flavour
comes from the terpenes citronellal, citronellol, citral,
and geraniol.
Melissa
(Lemon Balm) Oil comes from the leaves of a small perennial
herb commonly known as Lemon Balm. The plant usually grows
to a height of approximately 3 feet and the leaves release
a sweet lemon scent when crushed.
Lemon
Balm tea has been used by herbalists for centuries to assist
with nervous complaints, digestion and sleep disturbance.
It has thought to have potent immune supporting properties
and has been the subject of scientific trials in the possible
treatment of various viral infections.
Medicinal
uses: The crushed leaves, when rubbed on the skin, are
used as a repellant for mosquitos. Lemon Balm is also used
medicinally as a herbal tea, or in extract form. It is claimed
to have antibacterial, antiviral properties (it is effective
against herpes simplex), and it is also used as a mild sedative
or calming agent. At least one study has found it to be effective
at reducing stress, although the study's authors call for
further research. Its antibacterial properties have also been
demonstrated scientifically, although they are markedly weaker
than those from a number of other plants studied. Lemon balm
essential oil is very popular in aromatherapy. The essential
oil is commonly co-distilled with lemon oil, citronella oil,
or other oils. Lemon balm should be avoided by those on thyroid
medication (such as thyroxine) as it is believed that the
herb inhibits the absorption of this medicine.
Lemon
Balm contains eugenol which kills bacteria and has been shown
to calm muscles and numb tissues. It also contains tannins
that contribute to its anti-viral effects, as well as terpenes
that add to its soothing effects.
Traditionally
this herb has been used for grave's disease, as a sedative,
and as an antispasmodic.
Melissa
(Lemon Balm) Essential Oil
Botanical
Name: Melissa officinalis
Common
Name: Lemon Balm
Part
Used: Leaf
Extraction
Method: CO2
Colour:
Pale amber
Consistency:
Medium
Note:
Top to middle
Strength
of Aroma: Strong
Aromatic
Scent: Fresh sweet and lemon-like with floral undertones.
Common
Uses: Melissa is calming and uplifting to the emotions.
Wonderfully fragranced, this oil makes a good rescue remedy
for those long and tiresome days. Simply add a few drops to
your oil burner, sit back and relax or diffuse into your room
for a stress-free ambience! Also helpful for oily and problem
skin types.
GENERAL
SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution should be taken when using
Essential Oils. Do not use any oils without consultation from
a qualified aroma therapy practitioner. All Essential Oils
should be kept out of the reach of children.
DISCLAIMER:
This information is provided purely for informational purposes
only, and does not in any way purport to be medical or prescriptive
suggestions. Any reference to medicinal or health benefits
is not meant to treat or diagnose any problem and is not meant
to replace professional medical advice and should not take
the place of any prescribed medication that has been prescribed
by a physician.
The material
in this website is not meant to take the place of diagnosis
and treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. Since the
actual use of essential oils by others is beyond our control,
no expressed or implied guarantee as to the effects of their
use can be given nor liability taken. Essential oils are to
be used at your own discretion. Any application of the recommendations
is at user's sole risk. The Altiec disclaims any liability
arising directly or indirectly from the use of this information
and assumes no responsibility for any actions taken.
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