Niaouli
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Niaouli Botanical binomial: Melaleuca viridiflora Family: Myrtacea Other names: Gomenol Country of Origin: Madagascar Part of plant used in production: Leaves and young twigs Methods of production: Steam distillation |
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| Description: |
Niaouli is an evergreen tree native to Australia and New Caledonia. It has a flexible trunk and spongy bark, pointed leaves and spikes of still flowers. |
| Characteristics: |
A colourless, pale yellow or greenish oul with a sweet, fresh, camphoraceous scent. |
| Properties: |
Analgesic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, bactericide, cicatrisant, decongestant, febrifuge, stimulant,vermifuge, vulnerary. |
| Constituents: |
1-8-cineole, ?-terpineol, limonene, ?-phellandrene, ?- and ?- pinene, linalool, and pipertone. |
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Uses: |
Considered a superb antiseptic for treating pulmonary infections such as bronchitis, catarrh, and sinus. Aids healing acne, boils, ulcers, burns and cuts. Useful for cleaning wounds. A stimulant on the mind and spirit. |
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Blends well with: |
Basil, cajeput, eucalyptus, fennel, juniper, lavender, lemon, lime, myrtle, orange, pine, rosemary, peppermint, tea tree, thyme. |
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Interesting Facts: |
Niaouli was introduced to Europe in the seventeenth century by voyagers. It’s botanical name was assigned during Captain Cook’s voyage to Australia. |
| Safety: |
Non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritant. |
