Technical data
- Product Name: Niaouli
- Latin name: Melaleuca Quinquenervia
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 132940-73-9
Features
- Scent: Fresh and camphoraceous with a soft, sweet edge and subtle floral-woody undertones; cleaner and rounder than eucalyptus.
- Scent type: Greens and herbs
- Note: Top to middle
- Color: Colourless to pale yellow, sometimes with a faint greenish cast.
- Viscosity: Thin; a mobile, free-flowing liquid.
Blends with
Clear Morning Air
Purpose
- A bright, invigorating diffuser blend to sharpen focus.
- Recipe
3 drops Niaouli + 2 drops Lemon + 1 drop Rosemary in the diffuser.
Forest Reset
Purpose
- A fresh, grounding accord for cooler months.
- Recipe
3 drops Niaouli + 2 drops Pine + 1 drop Cedarwood in the diffuser.
Dillution guideline
- For skin use, dilute to 1-3% in a carrier oil such as jojoba or argan, and keep well away from the face.
- Patch test
Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before wider use.
- Children
IMPORTANT: this oil is rich in 1,8-cineole. Do not apply to or near the face, nose or chest of infants and young children, and avoid diffusing around them in enclosed spaces, as cineole-rich oils can cause breathing difficulties in the very young. Keep out of reach of children and consult a qualified aromatherapist before any use with children.
- Pregnancy
If pregnant or nursing, consult a healthcare professional before use.
- Pets
Keep away from pets; cineole-rich oils are of particular concern for cats and small animals. Diffuse only in well-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; minimise air exposure, as the limonene and pinene fractions oxidise over time.
