Wild, New Zealand

Incredibly diverse, this oil has multiple uses and is a household essential.

Absolutely versatile, Mānuka or Manuka oil is the quintessential NZ native healer.

It is sourced from a shrub native to New Zealand. It has a huge range of cleansing and healing properties that support conditioning skin care, as well as natural respiration and recovery from congestion. 

Uses:

• Skin Health - Add 5-10 drops to a bath to support healthy skin and natural recovery from irritation and itchiness. Repeat twice a week or as required.
• Yeast Infections such as Thrush- Supports natural immunity and healthy acid/alkaline balance in the vagina, thus protecting against yeast related infections. Simply add 5 drops of Manuka to the bath or 2 drops to a douche. Repeat daily as required.
• Colds & congestion - To promote healthy breathing and help clear infection, add 5 drops to 5 drops each of Lavender Spike and Eucalyptus. Use via steam inhalation or dilute in 1ml Sweet Almond oil and rub over the chest and back. Repeat as required.
• Skin Care - As a gentle cleanser and to help reduce dry and scaly skin or to aid wound healing or mild dermatitis, add 5 drops to your face and body wash.  Or add 5-10 drops to cream and apply to your skin to alleviate itchiness.
• Blend with Kānuka to combine the complimentary healing and antiseptic properties of each.
• Blends well with: Orange Sweet, Lavender Spike, Eucalyptus, Fir Balsam and 

Traditional & Historical Information:

Since pre-European times the New Zealand Maori have revered Mānuka for its strength and healing abilities. It has been used to treat a range of skin problems including chronic sores, ring worm and eczema. The Maori also cite Mānuka for urinary complaints and for reducing fever. Originally, they boiled the leaves in water to inhale for colds, blocked sinuses, hay fever and asthma and rubbed the warm liquid onto stiff backs and sore joints.

Please note: the traditional uses listed here are for reference only and under no circumstances should they be taken as recommendations for cures or treatments for diseases or medical conditions. Therapeutic oils are used to support natural body functions and work in harmony with our body's physiology.

Safety Considerations:

Very safe when used as directed. If ingested, drink milk. Avoid eyes, flush with water. Keep out of reach of children.Please note: Therapeutic plant oils are used to support natural body process for optimum health and wellbeing. The information here is NOT meant as recommendation for cure of any medical condition or disease.

Ingredients:

100% pure wild Leptospermum scoparium, distilled flowers and leaves, Aoteatoa, New Zealand