Niaouli Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Melaleuca viridiflora
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Leaves and twigs
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Sweet, fresh, camphoraceous
Largest Producing Countries:
Traditional Use: Used in pharmaceutical preparations such as gargles, cough drops, toothpastes, and mouth sprays.
Properties: Analgesic, anthelminthic, anticatarrhal, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, balsamic, cicatrizant, diaphoretic, expectorant, stimulant, and vermifuge.
Benefits: Acne, asthma, boils, bronchitis, burns, catarrhal conditions, colds, coughs, cuts, cystitis, fever, flu, insect bites, muscular aches and pains, oily skin, poor circulation, rheumatism, sinusitis, sore throat, ulcers, urinary infection, whooping cough, and wounds.
Blends Well With: Bergamot, eucalyptus (all), lavandin, lavender, lemon, and tea tree.
Of Interest: Another common name is ‘Gomenol’, which derives from the fact that it used to be shipped from Gomen in the French East Indies.
Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing.
Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.
As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier).
