Aromatherapy Oils - Niaouli

Botanical name: Melaleuca Quinquinerva / Veridiflora
Botanical family: Myrtaceae

Note: Top

Part of plant used: Leaves and sometimes branches

Origin: New Caledonia and Australia. Is very similar to the Cajuput tree.

Description: Smells similar to Eucalyptus, penetrating, cleansing aroma

History: Also known as Gomenol - from Kaala-Gomen in New Caledonia. Gomenol is also the name given to the sap of the Niaouli tree, long since known to treat head colds

Properties and Indications:

Highly sudorific - promotes sweating
Works on the lungs and the whole respiratory system
Increases leukocytes activity and tends to circulate blood around the body
Stimulates tissue activity (regenerative of tissues), works deeply on helping mitosis
Well tolerated by the mucous membrane so is a good essential oil for children
Natural antibiotic which can be used alongside medical antibiotics as it acts as a support (use as an inhalation or in a massage blend)
Gynecology - vaginal infections and internal inflammations and infections, urethra infections, cystitis and other discharges
Eczema, carbuncles
Rheumatism
Helps get rid of colds and flu (rub neat on glands around the neck)

Contra-indications:

If inhaled too much or taken internally can be emetic (cause vomiting)

Blending:

Cajuput, Coriander, Fennel, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Myrtle, Pine, Rosemary, Thyme
Very powerful to disinfect the air by distillation

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