Leptospermum scoparium, leaf, wild grown, distilled, New Zealand. Gentle and versatile, Manuka oil is sourced from a shrub native to New Zealand. It has a range of cleansing and healing properties that support conditioning skin care, as well as natural respiration and recovery from congestion.
Benefits:
Skin Health
Add 5-10 drops to a bath to support healthy skin and natural recovery from irritation and itchiness. Repeat twice a week or as required.
Women's Health
Supports natural immunity and healthy acid/alkaline balance in the vagina, thus protecting against yeast related infections. Simply add 5 drops of Manuka to the bath or 2 drops to a douche. Repeat daily as required.
Congestion
To promote healthy breathing and help clear infection, add 5 drops to 5 drops each of Lavender Spike and Eucalyptus. Use via steam inhalation or dilute in 1ml Sweet Almond oil and rub over the chest and back. Repeat as required.
Skin Care
As a gentle cleanser and to help reduce dry and scaly skin, add 5 drops to your face and body wash. Apply daily as required.
Traditional & Historical Information
Since pre-European times the New Zealand Maori have revered Manuka for its strength and healing abilities. It has been used to treat a range of skin problems including chronic sores, ring worm and eczema. The Maori also cite Manuka for urinary complaints and for reducing fever. Originally, they boiled the leaves in water to inhale for colds, blocked sinuses, hay fever and asthma and rubbed the warm liquid onto stiff backs and sore joints.
Safety Considerations
Very safe as directed. If ingested, drink milk. Avoid eyes, flush with water. Keep out of reach of children.
Please note:
Therapeutic plant oils are used to support natural body process for optimum health and wellbeing. The information here is NOT meant as recommendation for cure of any medical condition or disease.
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