Niaouli Essential Oil
Latin name: melaleuca viridiflora
Source Indonesia
Oil extracted by steam distillation from young leaves and twigs
Properties:
Scent is fresh and slightly sweet, earthy, lemony, camphoraceous
Colour is colourless to pale yellow/green
Uses:
Soothes inflammation
Healing for damaged skin cuts, burns, infections, acne
Inhibits the growth of fungus
Can be used as a decongestant, reducing nasal mucus
Also as an expectorant, expelling excess mucus from the respiratory system
Other applications:
It can uplift the spirits, reduce fear and build up confidence
Warnings:
Not for babies, children or asthmatics
Can cause skin irritation