NEROLINA (Melaleuca quinquinervia pilliga)
Produced in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales, Australia from the leaves and twigs of the tree, by steam distillation.
SAFETY: Safe in normal dosage. Classification: alcohol
USAGE HISTORY: New to the aromatherapy market. Another variety of the same species, Melaleuca quinquenervia viridiflora (Niaouli) has been used extensively in modern aromatherapy. All are relatives of the tea tree (melaleuca alternifolia), well known as a universal healing oil worldwide, used by Australian Aboriginal herbal medicine for generations.
PROPERTIES:
- Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
- Treats viral infections, bronchitis, asthma, colds, coughs (Decongestant, antiviral, antibacterial, immune stimulant)
- Treatment for shingles and cold sores
- Adrenal tonic
- Digestive system tonic, balancing to liver and pancreas
- Universal properties like lavender and tea tree, can bring balance and improvement to most conditions
- Used in Australia as a treatment for headlice
- Systems: Immune, integumentary, muscular-skeletal, digestive, respiratory, endocrine, nervous
PERFUME NOTE: Top or heart note (Contains nerolidol and linalol which gives it a clean woody aroma with a lilac-like floral top note)
EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:
- Balancing positive and negative energies on all levels
- Promotes stamina and physical endurance
- Increases self confidence and self love
- Expanding to the chest area-lungs and heart
- Has the ability to “lift” other blends with a small addition to the compound
- Chakra: