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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