Niaouli Essential Oil

Latin name: Melaleueca Viridiflora

Part of the plant used: leaves and twigs

Source: Indonesia

Extraction method: steam distillation

Niaouli essential oil isn't the best-smelling essential oil. What it lacks in aromatic appeal, however, it makes up for with its therapeutic benefits. It's an excellent choice for use with respiratory problems, skin infections, and acne.

Aromatically, Niaouli essential oil is generally not considered a pleasant essential oil. The scent is camphorous, earthy, and somewhat harsh. It's never a good idea to form an opinion about the aroma of an essential oil simply by smelling it straight from the bottle.

The analgesic properties of this oil make it a very good pain reliever. It eliminates pain by inducing numbness in the nerves and desensitizing the area. It is very effective in relieving headaches, migraines, toothaches, earaches, muscle and joint pain, as well as pain due to sprains.

This oil stimulates blood and lymph circulation, preventing the buildup of uric acid in the joints and providing warmth to various parts of the body. These two factors together help relieve rheumatism, arthritis, and gout.

Open wounds are prone to infection, as bacteria, fungi, and other microbes have a very good chance of entering the bloodstream through these wounds. Bacteria also reside in the urogenital tract, colon, prostate, intestines, and kidneys, causing infections of the urethra and other sensitive parts of the body. Niaouli essential oil, thanks to its antiseptic properties, can inhibit bacterial growth in these areas and provides good protection against sepsis, tetanus, and infections of other internal organs.