Niaouli

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

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.

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.

Blends well with:

Basil, cajeput, eucalyptus, fennel, juniper, lavender, lemon, lime, myrtle, orange, pine, rosemary, peppermint, tea tree, thyme.

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.