Technical data
- Product Name: Manuka
- Latin name: Leptospermum scoparium
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 223749-44-8
Features
- Scent: Warm, dry and herbaceous with honeyed, earthy and softly woody-spicy facets.
- Scent type: Greens and herbs
- Note: Middle to base
- Color: Pale yellow to deep amber or yellow-brown.
- Viscosity: Thin to medium; a mobile, free-flowing liquid.
Blends with
Southern Coastline
Purpose
- A grounding, restful diffuser blend for quiet evenings.
- Recipe
3 drops Manuka + 2 drops Lavender + 1 drop Cedarwood in the diffuser.
Honeyed Earth
Purpose
- A warm, complex massage accord for slow unwinding.
- Recipe
2% total in carrier: 6 drops Manuka + 4 drops Bergamot + 2 drops Frankincense per 30 ml.
Dillution guideline
- For skin use, dilute to 1-3% in a carrier oil such as jojoba or argan; use the lower end of that range for facial blends.
- Patch test
Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before wider use.
- Children
Keep out of reach of children; for children over 3, use only at very low dilution and consult a qualified aromatherapist.
- Pregnancy
If pregnant or nursing, consult a healthcare professional before use.
- Pets
Keep away from pets; diffuse only in ventilated spaces and never apply to animals.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and light; being sesquiterpene-rich rather than citrus-like, it keeps comparatively well.
