100% pure therapeutic grade
Botanical name: Melaleuca viridiflora
Plant part: leaves and twigs
Extraction method: steam distilled
Origin: Madagascar
Description: Niaouli essential oil comes from an evergreen tree with a flexible trunk, spongy bark, and pointed leaves with spikes of sessile flowers.
Colour: colourless, pale yellow or slight greenish tinge
Common uses: Niaouli is used for a wide variety of ailments including aches and pains, respiratory conditions, and cuts and infections.
Due to its powerful antiseptic qualities it is a good choice of oil to treat skin conditions such as acne, boils, burns, cuts, insect bites and other similar conditions.
Niaouli has also been used for treating respiratory problems like asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs and sore throats.
It is also used in pharmaceutical preparations such as gargles, cough drops, toothpastes, and mouth sprays.
Consistency: light
Note: middle
Strength of aroma: medium, sweet, fresh, camphorous.
Cautions: Very potent and not to be used on sensitive skin. Avoid use during pregnancy.
Important note: The information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
General safety information: Do not take any oils internally.
Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin.
Essential oils should be avoided in pregnancy due to their possible skin sensitising effects.
If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses.
It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children.
A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.
Everyday, super simple uses for essential oils
Essential oils are used to fragrance soap (2%-3%), balms (0.5%), skin creams and butters (0.5%).