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Made from Dead Sea Salt, Epsom Salt, Lemon Peel, and Lemon Verbena Combining the Antibacterial properties of Lemon Peel with the relaxing and soothing properties of Lemon Verbena These do not contain Essential Oils, Fragrance Oils, Artificial Dyes, or anything artificial.... color and scent comes from Lemon Peel and Lemon Verbena

Sometimes the humblest of herbs bear the greatest treasures. Melissa is a common garden herb and spreads so liberally that some people consider it a weed. No showy flowers, nor pretty seeds, yet its essential oil is precious, indeed. The ancients praised Melissa as 'an herb of Jupiter that gladdens the heart', the Prozac of antiquity it seems, which Paracelsus thought capable of entirely restoring a man's vitality. Other writers admire its ability to strengthen the mind and memory. Melissa is a great herb for students as well as for old people whose memory begins to fade. It brings cheer to those who feel burdened. Lemon Balm is sacred to the Great Goddess and her honey bees, in fact, the name Melissa means 'bee' in Greek, and even in Britain Melissa is sometimes called 'bee balm'. Bee keepers rub their hives with the herb to ensure that their bees will always come back. Similarly, in times gone by, Melissa was used as a strewing herb to keep the home scented sweet and welcoming.

Medicinal:
An excellent herb for the nervous system. It strengthens the vital spirits and eases heart and mind. It can be used for all kinds of nervous conditions such as depression, nervous tension, mental exhaustion, anxieties, phobias, hypochondria and even hysteria. It helps regulate menstrual problems and is helpful for PMS and menopausal problems.

It is also useful for the digestive system and can relief cramps and colic due to wind. Old herbals recommend simmering the herb in white wine instead of infusing it with water.

It is a wonderful herb for insomnia and ideal for deep relaxation after a stressful day. It takes away gloominess, tension and depression and gladdens the heart.

Melissa is also known as a premier antiviral agent, which, among other things, is effective for treating Herpes simplex.

Magical:
Melissa enables the student to absorb knowledge more deeply and to commit to memory what has been learned, while refreshing the mind and keeping spirits up. It is also a great herb for dispelling the demons of depression and loneliness. It is very useful for meditation as it helps centering and brings peace to heart and mind. It can be used to open or balance the heart chakra. Melissa may help the practitioner connect with the cosmic flow of prosperity and help gain an understanding of the laws of giving and receiving. Melissa is also well known as a 'dream herb'. It may induce prophetic dreams and can be used for astral journeys

If sunshine could be captured in a fruit it would be a lemon. The zesty aroma just bursts with vibrancy, tickling the soul like a beam of sunlight. The scent of Lemon instantly reminds us of sunny climes and spreads a little bit of Mediterranean ambiance. It is difficult to determine the exact origin of Lemon, so widespread has been his wanderings. It is believed to have originated in India or Southeast Asia, spreading at first to China, where it was cultivated for about 4000 years. From there it found its way to the Arab world, and eventually, to the Roman Empire. Northern Europeans probably first encountered them by the returning Crusaders. By the Middle Ages, Lemons were well known even in England. Yet, their true value as a life-saving antiscorbutic remedy was not realized until the age of the great sea voyages, when it was discovered that sailors who had access to lemons did not fall prey to scurvy. Thus, it became a standard provision to carry Lemons on every long-term sea journey, which is why British sailors became known as 'limeys'.

During the renaissance, the attractive citrus trees with their sweet-scented flowers became very popular with the aristocracy and it became fashionable to grow them far beyond their natural range. Special conservatories had to be built just to shelter the sensitive trees from the harsh northern European winters.

Columbus introduced Lemons to the New World; he took some seeds and planted them in Hispaniola - which may well have been his best deed. Some scholars believe that Lemons might have been the 'Golden Apples of the Hesperides'. Others favor peaches - the final verdict on this question is still to be decided.

Lemons, along with Myrtle, Willow and Palm, play a role in the Jewish festivities of the Tabernacle. In Jewish tradition Lemons symbolize the heart.

Traditional Lemon peel contains high amounts of Vitamin C and calcium and thus helps in improving and maintaining bone health. It also helps in preventing bone related diseases like inflammatory polyarthritis, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Lemon Peel is antibacterial when diffused and due to its fresh scent, lends itself particularly well to diffusion in sick rooms, killing germs and simultaneously brightening the patient's spirit.

Lemon is not only an antidepressant, but also helps concentration. Its stimulant action on the circulation is excellent for those, who perform detail oriented tasks or who work creatively.

Magical Lemon is associated with the solar plexus chakra, the center of the will and self-image, from which confidence and power radiates. It is a great pick-me-up, especially for those lacking confidence, or easily get down on themselves. Lemon can be used to meditate on the sun as a source of creative energy. It is purifying and refreshing, helping to clear an overburdened mind. It is also stimulating and can be used to initiate new projects. It radiates a sparkling kind of compassion that makes it impossible to hang on to the dark clouds of doom and gloom.

Lemon Verbena originates in Peru and Chile and was first introduced to Britain in 1784. In the 18th and early 19th century it was a common garden plant that was valued for its beautifully fragranced leaves, but it has since then fallen out of fashion. In Mediterranean countries it has escaped from cultivation and can sometimes be encountered in the wild. In Latin America, and to some degree in Spain as well, it was appreciated for its medicinal and therapeutic values - as relaxant and carminative herb. Some sources ascribe it aphrodisiac properties though this is not so much due to any direct, stimulant action, but rather the result of its ability to relax an overly excited mind and to awaken sensual awareness. Lemon Verbena is often confused with Vervain, a herb that belongs to the same family, but otherwise bears little resemblance as far as energy or attributes are concerned.

Traditional:
Lemon Verbena is refreshing, yet soothing and calming. A very pleasant tasting tea can be made as a digestive tisane. It also soothes the mind and make a good relaxing bed time tea that brings deep and peaceful sleep. Thus Lemon Verbena can be included in blends for all sorts of stress related conditions, especially those that affect the stomach. Lemon Verbena stimulates creativity and may help to overcome inertia and listlessness. It and may also help those who have difficulties enjoying sensual pleasures.

Magical :
Lemon Verbena is well suited to connecting with the inner child. It opens the mind to experiencing familiar things in a new light. It can be used for creative endeavors and for festivals that celebrate the gifts of Mother Earth. It is may be included in love philtres and potions and for rites of sacred union. It may also be used for astral travel and prophetic dreams.

Until the advent of Asian cuisines expanded our epicurean horizons Lemongrass used to be wholly unknown in the West. Now we are used to finding it in our Thai curries and appreciate its delicate lemony flavor. In Asia it has long been appreciated, not just as a spice, but also as medicine, to treat feverish conditions and to keep bugs at bay. Lemongrass lends its scent to scores of washing up liquids and other household cleaning agents, though we are usually led to believe that their citrus scent derives from actual lemons. Our noses are fooled by the citrols, the lemony fragrance component common to both. Other parts of the world find more romantic uses for Lemongrass: in the Caribbean an aphrodisiac elixir is prepared with Lemongrass as its main component that is supposed to stimulate a dormant sexual drive in both men and women. In Central Africa it is likewise used as an aphrodisiac and has also been used it in divinatory practice.

Medicinal:
Lemongrass is best known for its efficiency to repel insects such as mosquitoes and fleas. However there is more to this herb than 'bugs-be-gone'. It is very refreshing as a footbath for tired feet and checks excessive perspiration. It is wonderfully cooling in feverish conditions. It awakens the senses and clears headaches and mental congestion. In Aromatherapy skin care it can be used to tone and tighten the skin, especially where open pores call for an astringent.

Use with caution; people with sensitive skin may experience skin reactions.

Magical:
Lemongrass can be used for purification of ritual tools. It can be added to cleansing water to purify a magical or ceremonial space. It is a good herb for meditation as it clears the mind, opens psychic channels and aids concentration. It can be used in divination and scrying practices. Lemongrass is a cheerful, light hearted herb that serves as a reminder to keep things in perspective and not take them too seriously. It energizes any ritual with a gentle lift rather than a punch. It can be used to get in touch with the inner child. As a stimulating aphrodisiac it can be included in love potions.