The Manuka plant is native to New Zealand, and part of the myrtle plant family – the same family as tea tree and eucalyptus plants. It begins its life as a shrub; however, it can grow into a tree as tall as 15 metres. You may have heard of manuka honey, which comes from the hives of the bees that pollinate the flowers of the manuka tree.
The Maori have used every part of the manuka plant for traditional health practices, and essential oil is extracted from the stems, leaves, and flowers by steam distillation.
Manuka essential oil has a herbaceous, sweet yet spicy aroma that is relaxing yet refreshing. Aromatic use promotes feelings of relaxation of peace. Manuka is also commonly used in meditation to help ground and centre energies. When applied topically, manuka helps the skin to achieve a smooth, healthy appearance, and improve the look of blemishes.
Aromatic
Diffuse Manuka essential oil or inhale from cupped hands.
Topical
Manuka essential oil is safe for neat application.
Top Properties
- Anti-allergenic
- Antibacterial
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antiviral
- Relaxant
Safety
Manuka essential oil is safe for neat application.
Blends well with
Top uses
Soothes achy joints and muscle pain
Dilute Manuka essential oil and massage onto aching joints and muscles to ease your pain.
Helps with dandruff and other scalp issues
Apply Manuka essential oil to your scalp, or add two to three drops to your shampoo or conditioner to help with dandruff.
Helps with fungal issues on the hands and feet
Add a few drops of Manuka essential oil to a warm hand or foot soak, or apply directly to the bottom of the feet to help with fungal issues.
Blemishes, rashes, or irritated and chaffed skin
Manuka can help to soothe a variety of skin irritations whilst reducing the appearance of blemishes. Dilute as required and apply to the affected areas.
Supports the respiratory system, intestines and urinary tract
Apply Manuka essential oil to the abdomen, chest, or bottom of the feet to help maintain the healthy function of the respiratory system, intestines, and urinary tract.
Supports the immune system
Manuka can support the healthy functioning of the immune system. Use a few drops in a diffuser, inhale from cupped hands, or apply topically to the chest.
Helps with muscle spasms and contractions
Dilute Manuka essential oil and apply to the affected areas to help relieve the symptoms of muscle spasms and contractions.
Supports the digestive system
Apply Manuka to the abdomen to help maintain a healthy digestive system.
Helps with seasonal and environmental threats
To help relieve the symptoms caused by seasonal and environmental threats, use a few drops of Manuka essential oil in a diffuser, inhale from cupped hands, or apply to the bottom of the feet.
Soothes bites, bee stings and burns
Apply Manuka essential oil to the affected area to relieve the discomfort associated with bites, bee stings, and burns.
Promotes recovery from damaged skin, scars and wounds
Apply Manuka to damaged skin, scars, and wounds to promote skin regeneration and healing.
Reduces feelings of stress and anxiety, and maintains healthy blood pressure
The relaxing benefits of Manuka can reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, and help to maintain healthy blood pressure. Diffuse or inhale from cupped hands, or apply to the chest, forehead, and the back of the neck.
Restores emotional balance
Use aromatically and topically to go from feeling bothered to feeling revived.
| Size | 5 ml |
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| Sourced from | New Zealand |
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