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Manuka Essential Oil
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Manuka Essential Oil Manuka Therapeutic Essential Oil Botanical Name: Leptospermum scoparium Origin: New Zealand Family: Myrtaceae Aroma: Camphoraceous, woody Perfume Note: Top to middle Method of Extraction: Steam distillation Source: Leaves and stems Properties: Analgesic, anesthetic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, deodorant, expectorant, immune stimulant, nervine, sedative, vulnerary Main Chemical Components: Blends Well With the essential oils: Basil, bergamot, black pepper, chamomile german, chamomile roman, clary sage, cypress, eucalyptus essential Oils, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, litsea cubeba, marjoram, orange, peppermint, petitgrain, pine, ravensara, rosemary, sage, sandalwood, tea tree essential Oils. Description, Uses and Benefits: Manuka is a bushy plant with small spiky leaves and pink flowers indigenous to New Zealand. The oil is antibacterial and antifungal. Because of its spectrum, particularly against such bacteria as staphylococcus and streptococcus, and fungi such as T. mentagrophytes, it is ideal for topical applications. Research carried out in both Britain and New Zealand by the Cawthron Institute and Waikato University has shown Manuka essential oil to have a broad spectrum antibiotic action. Manuka essential oil is useful for athlete's foot, ringworm and acne, and is often used in soaps, creams, shampoos, "tissue wipes" and antiseptic gels. Because of its high level of activity, particularly against gram positive organisms and its low toxicity, Manuka essential oil is an excellent topical where Staphylococcus and/or Streptococcus are a major concern or where antisepsis and soothing together are important (e.g., where burns are a factor). Aromatherapy Use: |
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