Properties |
Niaouli essential oil has a fresh sweet smell. The
colour is pale yellow to greenish. |
Origin |
It is native to Australia. |
Extraction |
Niaouli oil is extracted
from the fresh leaves and twigs by steam distillation. |
Chemical composition |
1,8-cineole, y-terpineol, limonene, a-phellandrene,
a and b pinene, linalool and piperitone. |
Therapeutic properties |
Analgesic, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic,
bactericidal, balsamic, cicatrisant, decongestant, expectorant,
febrifuge, insecticide, stimulant, vermifuge and vulnerary. |
Uses |
- Niaouli oil helps to increases concentration and clears the
head, while lifting the spirits.
- It is most useful to fight
infections such as colds, fevers, flu, chest infections,
bronchitis, tuberculosis, pneumonia, whooping cough, asthma,
sinusitis, sore throats, catarrh and laryngitis.
- It is also useful against enteritis, dysentery, intestinal
parasites, cystitis and urinary infection.
- It is used to relieve the pain of rheumatism and neuralgia.
- As a disinfectant, niaouli oil is valuable for washing
wounds to clear ulcers, acne, blemishes, boils, burns,
cuts, insect bites.
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- Niaouli oil is considered a safe oil, since it is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing.
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Blends with |
Coriander, Fennel, Juniper, Lavender, Lime,
Pine. |
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