Niaouli Oil Profile

Melaleuca viridiflora

Niaouli Oil Profile

	Niaouli Oil General - Niaouli is an evergreen tree with a flexible truck and spongy bark, pointed linear leaves and bearing spikes of sessile yellowish flowers. The leaves have a strong aromatic scent when they are crushed. Essential oil is obtained by steam distillation from the leaves and young twigs. Niaouli grows very fast (up to 6' per year) and produces dense stands that completely shade out all other vegetation and provide little food for wildlife. Native to Australia, New Caledonia and the French Pacific Islands. The majority of the oil is produced in Australia.
	Niaouli Oil Uses - Niaouli essential oil, Melaleuca viridiflora, is steam distilled from the leaves, it has a scent similar to Tea Tree with a stronger camphorous note. It has antiseptic qualities and is believed to be beneficial for the respiratory system as well as being useful for inflammations and infections. It is used locally for a wide variety of ailments, such as aches and pains, respiratory conditions, cuts and infections; it is also used to purify water. Due to its powerful antiseptic qualities it's a good choice of oil to treat skin conditions such as acne, boils, burns, cuts, insect bites and other similar conditions. Used also for treating respiratory problems like asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs and sore throats. Can be used in treating cystitis and urinary infection, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism and poor circulation. Niaouli is also used in pharmaceutical preparations such as gargles, cough drops, toothpastes, mouth sprays, etc.
	Niaouli oil,  Melaleuca viridiflora, blends well with the following essential oils:  lavender, pine, and mint essential oils.
	Niaouli Oil Cautions - Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing.
	Niaouli Oil Properties - Analgesic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, balsamic, cicatrizant, regulator, stimulant, vermifuge.
	All of our oils are 100% pure and natural, of therapeutic quality and free from any chemicals or pesticides. Although all of our products are of premium quality, our essential oils are not certified organic.
	Niaouli Pure therapeutic quality Essential oils can also be used in soap making ingredients, lotions, massage oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body fragrance, perfume oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense, light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments, and more.