Coast Manuka Essential Oil

• DESCRIPTION OF PLANT:

A bushy plant with small spiky leaves and pink flowers. Manuka is a plant indigenous to New Zealand.

• EXTRACTION:

By steam distillation from the leaves and small stems of wild plants.

• BENEFITS:

Manuka Oil is antibacterial and antifungal. Because of its spectrum, particularly against such bacteria as staphylococcus and streptococcus, and fungi such as T. mentagrophytes, it is ideal for tropical applications.

• USES:

  • IN AROMATHERAPY:

    • As an antiseptic and for ulcers.

    • Useful for muscular pain relief.

    • It is used as a concentrate against athlete's foot and ringworm.

    • Used to relax the skin.

    • Used as a perfume.

  • IN COSMETICS:

    • As an active ingredient particularly against gram positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus and Streptococcus.

    • Excellent activity against P.acne.

    • Is used in soaps, creams, shampoos, "tissue wipes" and antiseptic gels.

  • IN CRITICAL CARE ENVIRONMENTS:

    • Because of its high level of activity particularly against gram positive organisms and its low toxicity, Manuka Oil is an excellent topical where Staphylococcus and/or Streptococcus are a major concern or where antisepsis and soothing together are important e.g., where burns are a factor.

• SAFETY:

Manuka Oil is safe to use and shows almost no skin irritation.