Niaouli Essential Oil

🌿 Niaouli Essential Oil – Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.) syn. Melaleuca viridiflora

✨ Description

Niaouli Essential Oil, extracted from the leaves of the Melaleuca quinquenervia tree, is a powerful ally for overall wellness, especially known for its immune-stimulating, antiseptic, and decongestant properties. Similar in profile to Tea Tree Oil but milder, this essential oil is highly versatile, making it ideal for respiratory issues, skin conditions, and general immune support.

💚 Main Properties

• 🛡️ Antiseptic and bactericidal: Helps eliminate pathogens.
• 💪 Immunostimulant: Strengthens the body’s natural defenses.
• 🌬️ Decongestant and expectorant: Relieves the respiratory tract and eases breathing.
• ✨ Skin tonic: Promotes healing and cell regeneration, useful for wounds, acne, and burns.

🧾 Uses and Applications

• Skin system: Acne, insect bites, burns, ulcers, wounds.
• Respiratory system: Allergies, asthma, colds, coughs, sinusitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis.
• Immune system: Prevention and treatment of colds, flu, and fevers.
• Circulatory and muscular system: Rheumatism, muscle pain, improves circulation.
• Genito-urinary system: Effective for cystitis and urinary infections.

🛠️ Usage Recipes

Topical Use

• Cold sore:
  ➤ 20 drops Niaouli + 20 drops Ravintsara + 20 drops Thyme. Apply 1 drop of the blend 3 times/day on the affected area.
• Respiratory allergies:
  ➤ 3–4 drops Niaouli + 1 drop Helichrysum, diluted in 1 tsp St. John’s Wort Oil. Apply on chest and neck 2 times/day.
• Tired legs:
  ➤ 3 drops Niaouli + 3 Peppermint + 3 Atlas Cedar in 1 tbsp Hemp Oil. Massage into the legs.

Diffusion

• To calm cough and increase energy:
  ➤ 4–5 drops Niaouli + Laurel + Ravintsara in diffuser.

💡 DIY Recipes

Respiratory Balm

Ingredients: 10 drops Niaouli + 5 Ravintsara + 5 Eucalyptus + 30 ml Coconut Oil.
Use: Apply on chest and back to ease congestion.

Skin Regenerating Cream

Ingredients: 10 drops Niaouli + 5 Lavender + 5 Rosehip + 50 ml Shea Butter.
Use: Apply to acne-prone skin, scars, or damaged areas.

Purifying Room Spray

Ingredients: 15 drops Niaouli + 10 Lemon + 10 Tea Tree + 100 ml distilled water.
Use: Shake well and spray in the air to purify the environment.

🤝 Blends Well With

• Ravintsara
• Tea Tree
• Laurel
• Eucalyptus
• Peppermint
• Helichrysum
• Atlas Cedar
• Lavender

💧 Recommended Dilutions

👉 Adults: up to 2%
👉 Children (over 6 years): up to 0.25%

See dilution chart

📖 Expert’s Note

“Niaouli, one of the three oils from the Melaleuca family, is the best suited for respiratory issues thanks to its high 1,8 Cineole content. At the same time, it maintains the versatility of Tea Tree Oil, making it an excellent alternative for the family’s natural first aid kit.”
– Luís Rodero, Aromatherapist

🧾 Identification

• Botanical name: Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.), syn. Melaleuca viridiflora
• Origin: Australia
• Extraction method: Steam distillation
• Distilled part: Leaves
• INCI: Melaleuca Quinquenervia Leaf Oil

⚠️ Safety

• Do not use during pregnancy without professional guidance.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
• Topical use: Safe when diluted.
• Diffusion: Safe.
• Phototoxicity: No.
• Sensitizing: No.
• Irritant: No.
• Natural allergens: Limonene, Linalool.

Storage guide

ℹ️ Important

The information provided by Essenciales is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. The International Federation of Aromatherapists does not recommend ingestion of essential oils unless under the supervision of a qualified physician. Always dilute properly. Avoid during pregnancy, breastfeeding, epilepsy, liver insufficiency, or serious medical conditions unless guided by a professional. Do not use on children without proper knowledge or professional advice.

Never ignore professional medical advice.
Essenciales does not provide medical advice or engage in medical practice.