NIAOULI
Botanical name: Melaleuca viridiflora (synonymous with Melaleuca quinquenervia)

Also Known As (AKA):  Broad-leaved paper bark, Paper Bark Tea Tree, Paperbark, Punk Tree

Therapeutic Benefit - Mind:  Niaouli clears the mind and aids in concentration.

Therapeutic Benefit - Body:  Niaouli is analgesic, antiseptic, antibacterial, antibiotic, anti-fungal, anti-infectious, antiviral, and a bactericide. It is good for cuts, wounds, boils, and most burns including radiation burns. Niaouli promotes circulation and white blood count. It also is an immunity stimulant and decongestant for colds and bronchitis. Niaouli helps urinary infections, herpes, intestinal parasites, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Therapeutic Benefit - Spirit:  Niaouli is used in healing, protection, and purification ceremonies.

Application Method:  Dilute 10 drops in 1 oz carrier oil, massage oil, or lotion and apply to skin or bath. Use 4 drops in 2 cups of hot water for a steam.

Action Word:  Immunostimulant

Color Energy:  Turquoise - Healing

Fragrance:  Camphoraceous, pine-like, earthy

Note:  Top Note

Color of Oil:  Clear

Major Chemical Constituents:  1,8-cineole, pinene, terpineol, viridifloral

Common Adulterants:  Rarely adulterated

Blends well with:  Basil, Cajeput, Coriander, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Galbanum, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Myrtle, Orange, Pine, Peppermint, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Thyme

Botany:  A thick white and beige paper bark tree that grows to 60 feet tall with leathery dull or gray green leaves.

History:  Niaouli is closely related to Cajeput and Tea Tree. It is common tree native to Australia, New Guinea and New Caledonia. It has been naturalized in the Florida Everglades where it is now becoming a serious weed justifying its American name Punk Tree.