Interested in learning what the Moldavian Dragonhead essential oil benefits are?  Here we will share where this oil comes from, and the benefits that it can offer. This oil can be blended with other essential oils for added benefits.

Try diffusing this essential oil with the diffuser blends you will find below. It's also an effective ingredient in aromatherapy massage oils, and it can be used to enhance meditation and relaxation practices.

Moldavian Dragonhead Facts

Moldavian dragonhead, Dracocephalum moldavica, is an annual herbaceous plant with purplish-blue flowers. The Dragonhead plant leaves are commonly used in tea to promote digestive health and relaxation.

Due to the low essential oil yield when distilled, Moldavian Dragonhead is a more costly essential oil. This essential oil is similar to Melissa Essential Oil (Melissa officinalis), aka Lemon Balm, but has a more unique chemistry and aroma.

Botanical Name: Dracocephalum moldavica

AKA: Moldavian Balm, Melissa modavica, Dragonhead balm

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Plant Part: Leaves, Flowering Tops

Family: Lamiaceae

Aroma: Fresh, Lemony, floral

Kid Safe: No

Shelf Life: 2-3 Years

Moldavian Dragonhead Blends Well With

Blending this oil can be an enjoyable activity for those interested in aromatherapy and natural healing. Here are some ideas that  Moldavian Balm blends well with:

• Basil
• Bergamot
• Cedarwood
• Citronella
• Geranium
• Grapefruit
• Jasmine
• Lavender
• Lemon
• May Chang
• Orange
• Petitgrain
• Turmeric

Moldavian Dragonhead Essential Oil Benefits and Uses

Moldavian Dragonhead essential oil is known for its calming properties. The oil can also be used as a topical treatment to ease muscle soreness. Blending the oil with a carrier oil can create a soothing massage oil.

Here are some additional benefits of Moldavian Dragonhead:

• Has a lemony scent, similar to lemongrass
• Commonly used for emotional wellbeing
• Has calming and grounding effect
• Fights against seasonal threats
• Help alleviate anxiety
• Aids digestive upset
• Acts as a natural remedy for stress
• Use to uplift your mood
• Some people use the oil for spiritual cleansing rituals

Moldavian Dragonhead Diffuser Blends

Blends of this oil are beneficial for physical and emotional wellbeing. Pick a Moldavian Dragonhead diffuser blends, add the drops of oil to your diffuser with the recommended water required for your machine, turn on and enjoy!

Read more about diffusing essential oils.

Where to Buy Moldavian Dragonhead Essential Oil?

Unfortunately, this essential oil is hard to find online. Plant Therapy use to sell this oil but have discontinued it. Rocky Mountain Oils has it in an essential oil blend called Lucky Dragon. Lucky Dragon essential oil has Moldavian Dragonhead as an ingredient.

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