Scientific name: Melaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil
Classification: Essential Oil
Bactericidal, antiseptic and healing.
Tales from Nature
Melaleuca Viridiflora, also known as Niaouli, is a small tree in the Myrtaceae family, native to the forested areas of northern Australia and Papua New Guinea. The plant was originally used by aborigines for a variety of purposes while its extract was used in traditional medicine to produce Niaouly Essential Oil, made from the leaves and twigs.
Traditionally, an infusion of Niaouly leaves was used to wash children and the sick and a decoction was prepared to fight infections. Niaouly was also used to treat the bronchi and urinary tract. The Kanaks used its bark to cover the walls and roofs of huts.
In ancient times it was customary to wrap babies in its bark after birth to protect them and give them strength.Niaouly Essential Oil in cosmetics is effective for its antibacterial, purifying, disinfecting and soothing effects.
Hair Benefits
In cosmetic sanitizing and body cleansing products, it promotes blood and lymphatic circulation and has a bactericidal action keeping the skin healthy and clean.
Skin benefits
It is also used in cosmetic formulas due to its ability to heal wounds and burns, promoting skin healing, as well as in treatments for skin imperfections, such as acne or other common blemishes, acting with its antibacterial and antiseptic abilities.
