Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Niaouli

Energising, Niaouli essential oil is known for stimulating the body's natural defences. Niaouli essential oil can be used to treat winter infections, particularly sore throat, and reveals its purifying properties, helping to clear the air. Niaouli essential oil is also useful for promoting circulatory health and light legs.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Suitable

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Suitable

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Possible but not recommended

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Suitable

Features

Properties and uses

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Leaves

Botanical name

Melaleuca quinquenervia cineolifera

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Properties and uses

Niaouli Essential Oil is traditionally used for : Sore throat, cold sores, herpes, burns, flu, heavy legs, varicose veins, laryngitis, pharyngitis, ear infection and cold, blocked nose, runny nose

Health

Beauty

Find out more

Antimicrobial, Niaouli essential oil is recommended during infectious winter episodes: colds, blocked noses, blocked bronchi, etc. It clears the respiratory tract and boosts****immunity. It is also a well-known essential oil for fighting fever blisters.

Properties

Niaouli essential oil is recognised for its health properties:

  • Anticatarrhal, expectorant, mucolytic

  • Powerfulantiviral

  • Anti-bacterial, active against gram-positive bacteria and staphylococcus aureus.

  • Venous and lymphatic****decongestant

  • Antifungal

  • Traditionally used to help protect the skin from therapeutic rays

  • Anti-inflammatory, soothes itching Immune stimulant

Uses

Niaouli essential oil is traditionally used to improve the following conditions:

  • Colds, sinusitis, bronchitis, flu, ear infections, coughs, genital discomfort

  • Fungal infections

  • Herpes, cold sores, shingles, chickenpox

  • Varicose veins, heavy legs, venous and lymphatic stasis

  • Radiodermatitis (prevention and treatment)

Synergies

  • Clear the respiratory tract: Eucalyptus radiata, Ravintsara and Sweet Clover essential oils.

  • Soothe itching: Annual Tansy, German Chamomile, Peppermint essential oils, etc.

  • Light legs: Mediterranean cypress, Eastern red cedar, Patchouli essential oils, etc.

  • Purifying action: tea tree, Thujanol Thyme essential oil, etc.

In practice

Light legs: Mix into your oil blend. Apply your mixture locally, massaging lightly into the area concerned.

Light legs: Mix into your dispersible bath preparation. Pour your mixture into the warm bath water. Breathe and relax.

To clear the respiratory tract: Wet inhalation: a few drops in a bowl of boiling water, inhale for about 10 minutes. Dry inhalation: a few drops on a handkerchief or in an inhaler stick, to be inhaled.

Precautions

  • Not to be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, or by children under 6 years of age. Not for oral use in children with a history of epilepsy or febrile convulsions.

  • May have an "oestrogen-like" effect, not recommended in cases of mastosis or hormone-dependent cancers (breast, ovary, endometrium).

  • Certain natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy in certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (in accordance with the 7th Amendment of the European Directive on cosmetic products (2003/15/EC)): limonene and, to a lesser extent, linalool.

  • As a general rule, always test-apply your mixture to the crease of the elbow at least 48 hours before use.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

Find out more

Niaouli is a tree native to New Caledonia, belonging to the Myrtaceae family. The virtues of Niaouli have been known for a very long time. In some tribes, it is traditionally used to treat ailments, but is also used in the construction of their huts. Soldiers who came to New Caledonia during the Second World War used Niaouli oil to protect themselves from mosquitoes. A powerful anti-bacterial and anti-viral agent, Niaouli essential oil is traditionally used as a natural antiseptic, under the name of Gomenol, in many pharmaceutical preparations for gargling and inhalation, and in toothpastes to purify breath…

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Laryngitis (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingENT problems

  • Rosewood essential oil: 2 drops

  • Niaouli essential oil: 2 drops

  • Thujanol CT Thyme essential oil (can be replaced by Thujanol Marjoram essential oil): 3 drops

Use : 3 drops of the mixture on 1/4 lump of cane sugar or in a teaspoon of olive oil 4 times a day between meals for 5 days.

Sore throat (Aroma News - NARD)

Health & wellbeingENT problems

  • Thyme CT thujanol essential oil (can be replaced by thujanol marjoram essential oil): 4 ml

  • Melaleuca quinquenervia essential oil (Niaouli): 1 ml

  • Mentha piperita essential oil (Peppermint): 0.5 ml

Use: 2 drops on a sugar cube or in a teaspoon of honey or olive oil 4 times a day for 2 or 3 days, and 2 to 3 drops on the lymph nodes in the neck 4 times a day.

Cold sore (oral herpes) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • Ravintsara HE: 1 ml

  • Niaouli essential oil: 1 ml

  • Thujanol CT Thyme essential oil (can be replaced by Thujanol Marjoram essential oil): 1 ml

Use : 1 drop of the mixture 6 to 8 times a day applied topically for 48 hours or more.

Bronchial congestion in adults (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingRespiratory problems

  • Narrow-leaved eucalyptus essential oil 3 drops

  • Ravintsara essential oil 3 drops

  • Niaouli essential oil 2 drops

  • Rosemary verbenone essential oil 2 drops

  • Sweet Inula essential oil 2 drops

Directions for use: massage 8 drops of the mixture into the chest and upper back 4 times a day for 7 days.

Influenza in adults (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingENT problems

  • Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil: 2 drops

  • Bay Laurel essential oil: 1 drop

  • Niaouli essential oil: 1 drop

  • Ravintsara essential oil: 2 drops

Directions for use: apply 6 drops of the mixture on the chest and upper back 6 times a day for 2 to 3 days.

Heavy legs, varicose veins, venous stasis (on medical advice) (Aroma News - NARD)

Health & wellbeingCirculatory disorders

  • Cupressus sempervirens essential oil (Mediterranean cypress): 2 ml

  • Melaleuca quinquenervia CT cineole essential oil (cineole niaouli)): 2 ml

  • Pistacia lentiscus essential oil (mastic tree): 1 ml

  • Cistus ladaniferus essential oil (Cistus): 1 ml

  • Mentha x piperita essential oil (Peppermint): 1.5 ml

  • Calophyllum inophyllum oil: 5 ml

  • Carbopol gel: 100 ml

Use: 1 dab of gel on each limb 2 to 3 times a day, starting from the bottom (ankles) and working upwards (thighs) Aroma-Zone Comment: Carbopol gel is a neutral aquous gel with synthetic polymers that can be bought in chemists. It can easily be replaced by Aloe vera gel or a neutral aqueous gel made from a natural gum, water and a preservative.

Ear infections (J-P. Willem)

Health & wellbeingENT problems

  • True Lavender essential oil: 2 drops

  • Narrow-leaved eucalyptus essential oil: 2 drops

  • Niaouli essential oil: 2 drops

Use: Massage around the ear.

The common cold in adults (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingRespiratory problems

  • Niaouli essential oil 2 drops

  • Ravintsara essential oil 3 drops

  • Thyme Sateoid essential oil 2 drops

  • Peppermint essential oil 2 drops

  • essential oil Balsam Fir 1 drop

Use: Place 3 drops of the mixture on your handkerchief and inhale as required.

Cold sores (Herpes labialis) in children (over 6 years and on medical advice) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingChildren's medical care

  • Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil (tea tree) or Melaleuca quinquenervia essential oil (Niaouli): 2 ml

  • Mentha piperita essential oil (Peppermint): 1 ml

  • Thujanol Thymus vulgaris essential oil (can be replaced by Thujanol Marjoram essential oil): 2 ml

  • Cinnamomum camphora essential oil (Ravintsara): 2 ml

  • Lavandula latifolia spica essential oil (Spike lavender): 1 ml

  • Argan oil: 3 ml

  • Calendula oil: additional 15 ml

Use: Apply two drops of the mixture topically 8 times a day for 3 to 5 days.

Varicose veins (on medical advice) (D. Festy)

Health & wellbeingCirculatory disorders

  • Cypress essential oil : 2 drops

  • Niaouli essential oil: 2 drops

  • Peppermint essential oil: 1 drop

  • Juniper essential oil: 2 drops

  • Mastic tree: 1 drop

  • Patchouli essential oil: 1 drop

  • Calophylla oil: 1 teaspoon

Use: Massage into the legs morning and evening, working upwards from the ankles.

Herpes (M. Faucon)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • Ravintsara essential oil: 2 ml

  • Niaouli essential oil: 1 ml

  • St John's wort oil: 1 ml

  • Hazelnut oil: 1 ml

Preparation: Apply to the area to be treated 5 times a day.

Ear infections in adults (M. Faucon)

Health & wellbeingENT problems

  • Ravintsara essential oil: 2 drops

  • Niaouli essential oil: 2 drops

  • Saro essential oil: 2 drops

Use: Use the mixture in a small amount of sweet almond oil, massaging it into the ear.

Respiratory allergy (D. Festy)

Health & wellbeingRespiratory problems

To apply, mix:

  • Tarragon essential oil: 5 drops

  • Niaouli essential oil: 5 drops

  • Roman chamomile essential oil: 2 drops

  • Tamanu carrier oil: 1 tablespoon

Apply this mixture to the sinuses, chest and upper back, 2 to 3 times a day, for 3 to 6 days Gently massage the entire congested area, but avoid getting too close to the eyes.

To diffuse: In a 10 ml bottle, mix in equal quantities:

  • Niaouli essential oil

  • Eucalyptus radiata essential oil

  • Lemon essential oil

Diffuse this mixture in living areas (home, office), 3 times for 20 minutes a day, during the period when you are experiencing this.

Apply to a handkerchief:

  • Tarragon essential oil: 2 ml

  • Niaouli essential oil: 2 ml

  • Roman chamomile essential oil: 1 ml

4 drops, 2 to 3 times a day, for 3 to 6 days

Asthma (T. Telphon)

Health & wellbeingRespiratory problems

  • True Lavender Essential Oil: 2 to 3 ml

  • Roman chamomile: 2 to 3 ml

  • Niaouli Essential Oil: 2 to 3 ml

  • Arnica oil: 30 ml

  • Sweet almond oil: 30 ml

  • Sunflower oil: 30 ml

Use: Gently rub into the chest. Repeat 2 to 4 times a day, if necessary.

External haemorrhoids (P. Franchomme)

Health & wellbeingCirculatory disorders

  • Pistacia lentiscus essential oil (mastic tree): 1 ml

  • Melaleuca quinquenervia CT Cineole essential oil (Niaouli): 4 ml

  • Cupressus sempervirens essential oil (Mediterranean cypress): 4 ml

  • Calophyllum Inophylum oil (Calophylla): 4 ml

  • Gel: make up to 60 ml

Use: 3 applications per day in situ for 3 to 7 days.

Varicose veins (on medical advice) (P. Franchomme)

Health & wellbeingCirculatory disorders

  • Pistacia lentiscus essential oil (Mastic tree): 1 ml

  • Helichrysum italicum essential oil (Immortelle): 1 ml

  • Melaleuca quinquenervia CT cineole essential oil (Niaouli): 2 ml

  • Cupressus sempervirens essential oil (Mediterranean Cypress): 3 ml

  • Calophyllum Inophylum oil (tamanu): 5 ml

  • Gel: 100 g

Directions for use: 2 to 3 applications per day on the affected area for 20 days.

Herpes labialis in adults (P. Franchomme)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil (tea tree): 3 ml

  • Melaleuca quinquinervia essential oil (Niaouli): 3 ml

  • Calophyllum Inophylum oil: 6 ml

  • Hazelnut gel or carrier oil to make up to 100 ml

Use: 3 applications a day for the first week, then 2 applications a day for a fortnight.

Herpes labialis in adults (Aroma News - NARD)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • Melaleuca quinquenervia CT cineole (niaouli) essential oil: 3 ml

  • Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Mentha x piperita (peppermint) essential oil: 0.5 ml

  • Cinnamosma fragrans (saro) essential oil: 2 ml

  • Calophyllum inophyllum (tamanu) or calendula carrier oil: add up to 15 ml extra as required for product optimisation

Use: 2 to 3 drops locally 6 to 8 times a day until healed.

Verrucas (Molloscum contagiosum) (Aroma News - NARD)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • essential oil Ocimum basilicum var basilicum (Tropical basil): 2 ml

  • Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil (tea tree): 2 ml

  • Melaleuca quinquenervia essential oil (Niaouli): 4 ml

  • Thymus vulgaris CT thujanol oil (Thyme with thujanol): 2 ml

Use : Apply to each verruca twice a day for 2 to 3 weeks.

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