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Melaleuca leucadendron |
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Myrtaceae |
| Origin: | Indonesia |
| Used parts of the plant: | Leaves and twigs |
| Extraction: | Steam distilled |
| Flavour: | Healthy, fresh, not such strong as eucalyptus, a bit milder |
| Properties: | antibacterial, antiviral, expectorant, refrigerant, febrifuge |
| Use: | Embrocations (thinned) eases neuralgia and arthritis. In baths, lavation and compresses relieves diseases of the skin like acne or psoriasis. |
| Practial Use: | Inhalant/ humidifiers: 10ml NaCl 0,9% + 5 drops Essential Oil, or washbowl with 1,5l boiling water + 1 lump sugar + 5 drops Essential Oil. Lavation: slightly warm water + 1 coffee cream + 3 drops Essential Oil. |
| Psychological / emotional effect: | Remedy for confusion and helplessness. |
| Safety cautions:
| Make an allergy test! |
