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Latin Name:
Melaleucca Alternifolia (Malaleuca)
Extraction:
Steam distillation of leave & twigs of the small tree or shrub
Originates from:
Native to Australia
Aroma:
Strong, Medicinal, Penetrating
Note:Top
Keyword/Character:Revitalising, diverse & immune strengthening
Colour:Colourless to pale yellow
Constituents:
Ceneoc Circca, Cymene, Plene, Terpeneone, Terpineol, Terpinolene
Properties:
Activates white blood cells, Anti-viral, Anti-infectioius, Detoxifying, Powerful antiseptic, Stimulating, Anti-biotic, Anti-bacterial, Expectorant, Immune stimulant, Anti-inflammatory, Vulnerary, Parasiticidal, Fungicidal
Physiological:
Respiratory-asthma, bronchitis, coughs, colds, sinusitis,
Skin care- skin infections, infected wounds, burns, cold blemishes, fungal infections, acne,
Verucae, Chicken pox, Mouth ulcers, Shingles, Strengthens immune system, Thrush & cystitis-urinary infections
Psychological:
Refreshing & revitalisng especially after shock
Contra Action:
Avoid babies & infants – may cause irritation & senitisation on sensitive skins
Blends Well With:
Best used alone – Rosemary, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cypress, Ginger, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Madarine, Orange