Manuka

Leptospermum scoparium

PRODUCT CODE: BES0090

INGREDIENT IN (NATURES ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS): PINK LADY, PURITY, SIMPLEE, INHALE

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, immunostimulant, antibiotic, antiparasitic

AFFINITY FOR: immune system, killing bacteria

RESONANCE: physical, emotional

PLANT FAMILY: Myrtaceae

PART UTILIZED: leaves and seeds, wild crafted

EXTRACTION METHOD: steam distilled

APPLICATION:Dilute and apply to the feet or the body.

AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: Manuka has a woodsy scent that is warmer and less caustic than the aroma of tea tree. It is much more pleasant when diffused than tea tree and very antiseptic.

EMOTIONAL – SPIRITUAL – MENTAL ASPECTS: Manuka is gently cleansing to the energy body. It makes us feel as though we are “ready and waiting” for something in our lives. The aroma of manuka can start us on the first step toward a goal or project.

PHYSICAL ASPECT: Manuka is reported to be many times more effective against both gram negative and gram positive bacteria than its close cousins, the many varieties of tea tree (Melaleuca). Manuka is milder and more pleasant in aroma and less caustic to the skin than are the tea tree oils. Manuka is strongly antifungal and effective against a wide variety of yeasts and molds. Suggested uses for manuka include eliminating athlete’s foot and toenail fungus, relieving dry, cracked, and irritated skin conditions, neutralizing pathogens in the air, and healing cold sores.

Manuka can be used effectively on insect bites and stings to avoid infection and dull pain. Used undiluted and consistently, manuka oil is strong enough to eradicate warts. Well diluted, manuka oil relieves the itch/burn of chicken pox sores.

CAUTIONS: Manuka is fairly new to the essential oil market. While there are no safety cautions or contraindications in any literature that I can find, it is wise to use a little caution with an unfamiliar oil.

Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.