Niaouli Essential Oil

Photo: Melaleuca Viridiflora

Botanical Description

Melaleuca Viridiflora (Quinquenervia) is native to Australia. It is an evergreen tree commonly known as Paper Bark Tree growing up to 12 meters tall. Paper Bark Tree leaves are dark green and aromatic, the white flowers grow on thick spikes, and the trunk has a thick spongy exfoliating bark.

Other important members of the Malaleuca species is Malaleuca Arternifolia, common name Ti Tree, from which Tea Tree oil is derived, and Melaleuca Leucadendra from which Cajuput oil is derived.

Fragrance

Niaouli essential oil has a hot, sweet, camphor like, mildly eucalyptus scent.

Niaouli essential oil is a pale yellow to green liquid.

Niaouli blends well with chamomile, clary sage, eucalyptus, geranium, jasmine, lavender, lemon, lime, mandarin, pine, rose, sweet orange and ylang ylang.

Photo: Niaouli

Traditional Therapeutic Uses

Properties: analgesic, anaesthetic, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, bactericidal, decongestant, expectorant, stimulant.

Aids: circulation, concentration, immune system.

Alleviates: acne, asthma, bronchitis, cystitis, diarrhoea, flatulence, haemorrhoids, laryngitis, muscular aches and pains, rheumatoid arthritis, rhinitis, sinusitis.

Niaouli is traditionally used for meditation to aid focus and clear the mind.

Safety Data

Use moderately within normal therapeutic guidelines to avoid sensitisation.

Details

Botanical Name:

Melaleuca Viridiflora

Family Name:

Myrtaceae

Source Country:

Australia

Plant Parts Used:

Leaves and twigs

Extraction Method:

Steam distillation

Major Constituents:

Pinene, limonene, terpinene, cineol, linalool, isoveraldehyde, butric acid, caryophyllene

Disclaimer:

All healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, do not imply a guarantee of effect, and may not be complete or accurate. Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Aromatherapy is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified aromatherapy practitioner.

Pure, medical grade, essential oils & absolutes are for use in aromatherapy and other disciplines of natural healing; and for their fragrance. Essential oils should not be ingested, and avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Pregnant women should not self administer essential oils. Do not administer essential oils to babies. Do not apply undiluted essential oil to the skin and wash hands after use and before visiting lavatory. Do not use essential oils while in a sauna, steam room, or other humid environment; or while engaged in strenuous exercise.

Massage oil should consist of no more than 3% essential oil(s) to 97% carrier or fixed oil. Absolutes should be blended with no less than 98.5% carrier oil. When adding essential oil to bath water do not use more than 4 drops.

Store essential oils at low room temperature, in a dark place, out of the reach of children, pets and away from foodstuffs.