Niaouli
Adjectives of oil: Earthly
About the plant: This evergreen tree grows primarily in Australia and New Caledonia. It is a strong, robust and also adaptable plant species.
Niaouli is one of the oldest remedies used by the Australian aborigines. Among them, the plant is esteemed for being so versatile encompassing multiple benefits like being antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial. Other properties include being skin-regenerating, cell-repairing, anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting.
Niaouli is used in naturopathy for colds, muscle and joint problems and to improve the air quality in the room.
It has a fresh and eucalyptus-like aroma.
Traditional usage: Widely used by Aboriginals of the South Pacific, this plant was used to bring its benefits into the skin, brachial tubes and urinary tract. The Kanakas of New Caledonia are until this day embracing the use of this plant for the purification of water and for its widespread benefits.
- Fragrance note: fresh, sweet-herbal, camphorous undertone
- Quality: Organic, 100% natural
- Botanical name: Melaleuca Quinquenervia
- Origin: Madagascar
- Plant part: Leaves and branches
- Extraction: Steam distillation