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Coast Kanuka Oil
Coast Kanuka Oil is steam distilled from the leaves and small
stems of wild growing Kunzea ericoides plants.
Description of Plant:
 A small bushy tree with pointed leaves on full branches. Kanuka is a
plant indigenous to New Zealand.
Extraction:
By steam distillation. The oil is 100% pure and natural with no additives.
Benefits:
Kanuka was used originally by the Maori people of New Zealand for pain and
inflammation relief, skin diseases, and to promote calmness and sleep. Kanuka essential
oil is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and a pleasant perfume.
Uses:
For the relief of swelling and muscular pain, for sprains, strains and sports
injuries. Helps clear inflammation. Use as a skin tonic and for relaxation.
Safety:
Kanuka is a strong oil and should be diluted in a carrier oil. Use at very low
strength with children as it may irritate their skin.
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Specification For Coast Kanuka
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TEST
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Appearance (Visual)
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Clear Mobile Liquid
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Colour (Visual)
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Pale Yellow
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Relative Density @ 20oC
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0.890 to 0.895
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Moisture Content (Visual)
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No Visible water @ 20oC
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Miscibility with 100% Ethanol @ 20oC
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Clear solution with 1 vol. oil to 1
vols. 100% Ethanol
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Assay. a
- Pinene
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665 - 680 g/l
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Assay. a
- Terpinene
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44 -48 g/l
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Assay. Limonene
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10 - 12 g/l
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Assay. g
- Terpinene
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8 - 10 g/l
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Assay Leptospermone
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3 -5 g/l
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| Certificates of analysis are supplied for
each lot of Coast Kanuka Oil. |
Typical Antimicrobial Activity Of Coast Kanuka
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RESULTS SHOWN ARE THE MAXIMUM CONCENTRATIONS REQUIRED TO
EFFECT A COMPLETE KILL
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ORGANISM
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ORGANISM TYPE
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CONCENTRATION OF OIL
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Staphylococcus aureus
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gram + ve bacterium
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1 : 300
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Streptococcus pyogenes
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gram + ve bacterium
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1 : 400
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Candida albicans
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yeast
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1 : 50
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Trichophyton mentagrophytes
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fungi
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1 : 500
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