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
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Traditional Use: Medicinally the oil is used for colds and respiratory complaints. It is also traditionally used in perfumery.
Properties: Analgesic, anticatarrhal, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, cicatrizant, diaphoretic, expectorant, stimulant, 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, wounds. The cineol in niaouli oil accounts for the expectorant action which makes the oil useful for respiration congestion.
Blends Well With: Bergamot, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, orange, tea tree
Of Interest: Niaouli was once shipped from Gomen in the French East Indies. This is where the name gomenol originates from.
Safety Data: General considered safe.
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).
