Manuka, Pure Essential Oil In 10ml Amber Glass Dropper Bottle
| Species: | Origin: | Extraction Process | | Leptospermum scoparium | New Zealand | steam distillation |
| Extraction Description | Scent Description | | The volatile oil obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and terminal branches | Odour is very sweet and gentle, with woody, mossy notes |
 | | General Description | Manuka Essential Oil. Similar to Tea Tree, but Manuka has extra properties. Use where a pleasant rather than medicinal smell is appropriate - good to use where long term treatment is required. Contains leptospermone, which is insecticidal - insect repellent / insect bites and stings. Highly bactericidal across a wide spectrum. A few drops in the baths as a pick-me-up for winter blues. Use with avocado or jojoba for people with dry or sensitive skin, good for oily skin - dilute well before use. Great to use in air sprays or burners. |
| | Historial Background | | Long use by Maori people of New Zealand. |
| | Properties | | Anti-viral, anti-fungal, bactericidal, insecticidal |
| | Constituents/Active Ingredients | caryophyllene, geraniol, pinene, linalol, and humulene. |
| | Safety | | DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW. |
| | Bar Code | HTS Code | | 675235-000-325 | HTS:3301.90.90.00 |
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"It is an excellent antiseptic for use on the skin, and can be applied to cuts, spots, boils, ulcers, etc., being particularly indicated where healing has been slow" - from Aromatherapy an A - Z by Patricia Davis.
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