PLANT PART
Leaves, seeds, bark, gum
AROMA
Spicy, Sweet, Warm
NOTE
Middle
Essential Oil Datasheet | Manuka
Manuka – Leptospermum scoparium
Manuka essential oil is derived from the New Zealand Manuka tree. This oil has a wide range of benefits, including antimicrobial properties. Manuka oil can treat wounds, skin infections, and even cold and flu symptoms.
Country of Origin:
New Zealand
Extraction Method:
Steam Distillation
Botanical Family:
Myrtaceae
Chemical Families:
Ketones, Sesquiterpenes
Precautions
- Avoid use during pregnancy.
- Avoid contact with eyes, ears or other sensitive areas.
Therapeutic Properties
Manuka essential oil has a wide variety of therapeutic properties. One of the most important is that it can help improve circulation, which can help treat conditions like colds or poor circulation in general. Also, manuka oil can help to boost the immune system, making it an ideal oil to use during winter. Manuka oil has antimicrobial properties, making it helpful in treating skin infections or wounds.
Analgesic | Antiallergenic | Antibacterial |
Antihistamine | Anti-inflammatory | Antimicrobial |
Antispasmodic | Antiviral | Deodorant |
Expectorant | Sedative | |
Body Systems Applications
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Digestive System
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Relaxation
Diffuse essential oil aromatically to help promote relaxation.
Immune System
Immune System
Helps with immune system, colds, inflammation in the lungs or colon
Apply topically over chest area or bottoms of feet for a boost to the immmune system.
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
Helps with immune system, colds, inflammation in the lungs or colon.
Apply topically over chest area or bottoms of feet for a boost to the immmune system.
Limbic System
Limbic System
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
Muscular System
Muscular System
Aching muscles, joint pain
Apply topically to areas of concern to help provide relief.
Nervous System
Nervous System
Reproductive System
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Allergies, Coughs
Apply topically over chest area to help provide relief.
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Urinary System
Urinary System
Bladder Infection
Apply topically over abdomen area to help fight infection.
Safety
May cause skin irritation or sensitization if the oil has oxidized. Use at least 2% dilution.