MANUKA

Also called New Zealand Tea tree (Leptospermum scoparium, L. petersonnii)

Produced from the leaves and branches in New Zealand and Australia, by steam distillation.

SAFETY: Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, or with small children. Classification: aldehyde.

USAGE HISTORY: Established usage by Maori people of New Zealand.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
• Vapors open sinus and breathing passages, deepen breathing
• Relieves aches and pains, loosens tight muscles (Analgesic, anti-inflammatory)
• Disinfectant, immune system activator (Antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral) Tested more effective than tea tree for gram positive bacterial infection
• Healing to skin
• Effective deodorant for body, environmental spaces, laundry, etc.
• Strong antiviral properties, used for chronic fatigue symptoms
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, digestive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE:

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• An antidepressant, manuka is uplifting and euphoric
• Aphrodisiac effect for some
• Relieves anxiety and stress
• Chakra: Solar plexus, heart