Niaouli
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Botanical Name |
Melaleuca viridiflora |
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Family |
Myrtaceae |
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Other Names |
Gomenol, M. quinquenervia |
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Description |
Evergreen tree Leaves: pointed Flowers: yellow spikey |
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Aroma |
Sharp |
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Native to |
Australia |
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Actions |
Analgesic, anthelmintic, anticatarrhal, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, balsamic, cicatrisant, decongestant, diaphoretic, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticidal, regulator, stimulant, vermifuge, vulnerary |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation from leaves and twigs |
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Constituents |
50-65% Cineol, terpineol, pinene, limonene, citrene, terebenthene, valeric ester, acetic ester, butyric ester |
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Combines with |
Juniper, lavender, lemon, lime, myrtle, rosemary |
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Note |
Top |
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Skin |
Acne, boils, burns, cuts, insect bites, oily skin, ulcers, wounds |
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Circulatory, muscle joint |
Poor circulation, rheumatism |
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Respiratory |
Asthma, bronchitis, coughs, sinusitis, sore throat, whooping cough |
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Genito-urinary |
Cystitis |
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Immune |
Colds, flu, fever |
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Caution |
Often adulterated |