Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Manuka

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Essential Oil of Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) Abbr: Mka    [to top of page]
A small shrub or slender tree with deep red wood. It grows up to 8 metres tall. Foliage is gray/green and the concave leaves are small and pointed. Flowers are small (2cm) and red or pink.
Note: Middle.
Odour of Essential Oil of Manuka: Sweet and camphorous.
Colour of Essential Oil of Manuka: Clear, yellow to brown.
Source of Essential Oil of Manuka: Leaves and end-branches.
Method of Extraction of Manuka: Steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Manuka: Analgesic, Antiasthmatic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Antiparasitic, Antiseptic, Antiviral, Aphrodisiac, Deodorant, Expectorant, Insecticide, Nervine, Sedative, Vulnerary.
Actions of Essential Oil of Manuka: Aphrodisiac, calming, immuno-stimulant, insect repellent.
Circulatory: Parasites.
Digestion: Intestinal infection, intestinal parasites.
Genito-Urinary: Menstrual pain, thrush, urethritis, urinary tract infection, vaginal infection.
Immune: Cold sores, colds, flu, herpes, immuno-stimulant, infections - general, infectious disease, tonsillitis, viral infection.
Muscular: Aches and pains, backache, cramps, muscle pain, sprains, strains.
Nervous: Hysteria.
Reproduction: Aphrodisiac.
Respiratory: Asthma, cough, cough - asthmatic, sore throat, throat infection, tuberculosis.
Skeletal: Joint inflammations.
Skin: Acne, athletes foot, boils, dermatitis, eczema, fungal infection, insect bites, scabies, scrapes, shingles, skin infection, sores, warts, wounds.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Aphrodisiac, balances, calming, centering, hysteria.
Comments on Manuka: Native to New Zealand and Australia, Manuka has long been used by the Maori people as an important medicine.~Similar to Tea Tree but more gentle, this oils is best used for skin conditions, wounds, infections and even diaper rash (in correct dilution, on the advice of a professional).

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