Product Review

Plant Part: Leaves and Twigs * Extraction Method: Steam Distilled * Origin: Madagascar * Description: Niaouli Essential Oil comes from an evergreen tree with a flexible trunk, spongy bark, and pointed leaves with spikes of sessile flowers. * Color: Colorless to pale yellow liquid. * Common Uses: Niaouli Essential Oil is used locally for a wide variety of ailments including aches and pains, respiratory conditions, cuts and infections; it is also used to purify water. Due to its powerful antiseptic qualities it's a good choice of oil to treat skin conditions such as acne, boils, burns, cuts, insect bites and other similar conditions. It has also been used for treating respiratory problems like asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs and sore throats. Niaouli is also used in pharmaceutical preparations such as gargles, cough drops, toothpastes, and mouth sprays. * Consistency: Light * Note: Middle * Strength of Aroma: Medium * Blends well with: Basil, Cajeput, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Myrtle, Orange, Pine, Rosemary, Peppermint, Tea Tree and Thyme . * Aromatic Scent: Niaouli has a sweet, fresh, camphoraceous aroma. * History: Niaouli did not appear in Europe until the 17th century. Captain Cook gave it the botanical name while on route from Australia, though the French still sometimes refer to it as "Gomenol". * Cautions: Niaouli is non-toxic and non-sensitizing. Avoid use during pregnancy.