| Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) is in the myrtle | | | | anti-fungal, anti-histamine, anti- infectious, antiseptic, |
| family of botanical plants. The oil comes from New | | | | decongestant, insecticide and highly bactericidal across |
| Zealand where it has had a long history of use by the | | | | a wide spectrum. It is useful for all respiratory tract |
| Maori people. The essential oil is extracted by steam | | | | infections: colds, catarrh, sinusitis, bronchitis, etc. Its |
| distillation from the leaves of the plant. Manuka plants | | | | decongestant properties help here too. As an |
| are bushy shrubs that grow wild. The best Manuka oil | | | | antiseptic for use on the skin, manuka can be applied |
| comes from plants growing at high altitudes. Manuka is | | | | to cuts, spots, boils, ulcers, etc. It is especially indicated |
| one of three tea trees indigenous to both Australia and | | | | where healing has been slow. Manuka oil can be used |
| New Zealand. Manuka essential oil is from The East | | | | in the bath, as a gargle or applied directly on cold sores |
| Cape region of New Zealand and has been confirmed | | | | or on the skin. It can also be used in vaporizers during |
| as having the highest antimicrobial activity. There is | | | | an epidemic. The safety data for manuka oil is similar |
| evidence indicating that it is up to 20 times more potent | | | | to that of tea tree oil. |
| than Australian tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia). | | | | Want to know more about essential oils and how they |
| Traditionally the Maori used manuka for bronchitis, | | | | can help us stay healthy? Consider becoming a |
| rheumatism and similar conditions. | | | | certified clinical aromatherapist. The Institute of Spiritual |
| How Can We Benefit from Manuka Essential Oil | | | | Healing and Aromatherapy teaches classes |
| Today? | | | | throughout the United States on aromatherapy and |
| Manuka oil is a little known oil but it has outstanding | | | | energy healing. |
| properties. It is analgesic, anti-allergic, anti-viral, | | | | |