Status: Organic Latin Name: Melaleuca alternifolia Family: Myrtaceae Country: Australia Part distilled: Needles Odor: Sweet, fresh, herbaceous medicinal note Like Lavender, this oil can be used undiluted on skin for a variety of bacterial and fungal conditions. Amazing results in oral care and as an immune stimulant. Aromatherapy Uses: Powerful antiseptic, analgesic, antiviral, antirheumatic, powerful antispasmodic anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, deodorant, expectorant, fungicidal, insect repellant, purifying, sedative (CNS, cardiac, antihypertensive) Skin: acne, athlete's foot, fungal infections, dandruff, herpes, insecticide, sores Muscular/Skeletal: arthritis, rheumatism; muscle & joint aches & pains, injuries and sprains Cardio-vascular/ Lymphatic: may help to lower blood pressure, aids hypertension (MDR), recovery support after heart attack Immune: colds, fevers, infections as zona (herpes), chicken pox, aids recuperation from long illness Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: urinary antiseptic, cystitis, vaginitis, increases urine flow Nervous Brain/ Mind: soothing, calming, promotes blood flow to the brain. Good for mental fatique. Emotional/Energetic: promotes positive outlook, lifts depression and bolsters confidence. Blends well with: Cinnamon, cypress, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, peppermint, pine, rosemary. Satety Data: tested non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing if properly diluted. May be sensitizing due to aldehydes. SOURCES: Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998 Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, London, 1996 Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Brisbane, 1997 |
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