Product Description
This Manuka oil is ideal for most users as it has quite low levels of pinenes and myrcene but high levels of flavesone, isoleptospermone and leptospermone. This combination gives a high level of antimicrobial activity, particularly against gram positive organisms such as staphylococcus and streptococcus. It also has a wide range of anti-fungal activity. The difference from its Australian cousin tea tree oil is that is has a pleasant aroma and will not burn or irritate the skin. Therapeutic action Manuka oil has been shown to be effective when used as an antibacterial agent, anti-fungal & an anti-inflammatory. Manuka oil has been shown to aid in the treatment of the following: Abrasions- skin, abscess, acne, bed sores, blisters, boils, burns, carbuncles, cold sores, cracked skin, dandruff, dermatitis, ears and body-pierced infections, eczema, nail & fungal infections, insect bites, lice, ringworm, rinitis skin-oily, sun burn, tinea, tonsillitis. Suspended in an almond oil base, this highly purified essential oil has a unique floral note and high levels of active compounds to use for sore joints and inflammation. It is used often as a massage oil for lower back pain in pregnant women.