Naiouli (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
Aromas: Fresh, camphorated, penetrating, warm, sweet
Keywords: strongly antiseptic, antibacterial
The aroma of Naiouli oil is fresh, warm, penetrating and slightly sweet, similar to eucalyptus oil. In regions where Naiouli is grown and distilled, Naiouli oil is used by the natives for a variety of medicinal purposes.
Generally regarded as a type of “tea tree,” Malaleuca quinquenervia is a strong antiseptic and antibacterial oil.
A powerful respiratory aid oil Naiouli also has strong decongestant properties making it extremely useful for treating head and chest colds. These same properties make it useful for clearing the mind and give it a stimulating and uplifting effect on the senses.
Naiouli oil is excellent for treating bronchial congestion when mixed with rosemary or eucalyptus oil, as an inhalant, or diffused into the air. You can also use Naiouli in a blend with Eucalyptus in a light coconut or jojoba oil dilution and apply generously to the chest and upper back to soothe and help respiratory conditions.
For an energizing and uplifting respiratory blend, add Naiouli with Mint, Spearmint and Eucalyptus. This mixture is known to be effective in relieving cold and flu symptoms.
Naiouli’s antiseptic properties make it useful in a skin blend with other anti-infective oils such as Rosemary, Tea Tree, and Lavender to treat skin conditions such as acne, boils, and cold sores.
Naiouli oil can also be useful in a mixture to relieve bladder and urinary tract infections.
PLEASE NOTE: There are many cheap synthetic copies of fragrance oils out there, but they are not recommended for therapeutic use. For the best results, buy the highest quality oils you can find. Use certified organic essential oils or oils that have been tested and do not contain pesticides.
Aromatherapy is a gentle, non-invasive complementary health care system used to balance and synchronize your body, mind, spirit, and emotions to improve your health. Properly administered essential oils are a natural, safe and effective way to improve your health and well-being and can produce satisfactory results where other methods have failed. Consult your doctor about serious health problems and do not try to self-diagnose.