Kanuka Essential Oil
$1,000.00
Kanuka essential oil is calming and cleansing.
How to use?
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in a cool, dark place.
| Latin Name |
Kunzea ericoides |
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Synonyms |
Burgan |
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Plant family |
Myrtaceae |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation of the leaves and small stems |
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Origin |
New Zealand |
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Plant characteristics |
Small bushy tree with pointed leaves on full branches. |
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Oil characteristics |
Clear, pale yellow, mobile liquid with a sweet herbaceous smell. |
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Traditional use |
Kanuka was used originally by the Maori people of New Zealand for pain and inflammation relief, skin diseases, and to promote calmness and sleep. |
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Blends well with |
Lavender, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Lemon, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Pine, Rosemary and Ylang-ylang essential oils |
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Cautions and comments |
Non-irritant, non-sensitising, non-toxic. |
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Main chemical constituents |
Hydrocarbons, monoterpenes a-pinene 60-68%, aromatic p-cymene 5.8-12.6%, sesquiterpenols viridiflorol 7.2%, monoterpenoid 1,8 cineole 4.3-6.2%. |