Kanuka Report University of Otago

Common name:           Kanuka Oil

Botanical Name:           Kunzea Ericoides

Description:                

Pale yellow, with asweetland minty herbaceiou aroma

Main GC Components:

Alpha-pinene, viridiffral, gamma-terpinene, pcymene, cis-calamenene,trans-nero lidol, linalool

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Region of Origin:     Far North, New Zealand

Description:          

It was used originally by the Maori people for a variety of applications both medicinally and culturally. Colloquially referred to as "Tea Tree Oil As with its close relative Manukau the key aspect of Kanuka is its anti-microbial properties.Maori used the hegb for a variety of ailments suh as skin, oral, urinary, digestive and respiratory activity for Kanuka against some bacterial and viruses.

Ideal to keep ni your medicine cabinet or First Aid Kit. 100% natural.

Kanuka Oil: is a broadspectrum anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antiseptic, anti- viral, antifungal and natural insecticide. It has exceptional deep penetrating qualities.

Applications:

Bath, massage, inhalation, diffusion, sauna, room fragrance and perfume.

Ingredients/Directions to Use:

Mouth Ulcers: sore gums, bad breath, plaque: Apply pure Kanuka Oil to the affected area with cotton wool or add 3-4 drops to water and use as a mouth wash. Apply ot toothpaste when brushing teeth.

Sinus, Colds and Flu: Add 5-6 drops to a basin of boiling water and inhale the steam.

Cold Sores, Nasal Sores: Apply pure Kanuka Oil to the sores.

Pimples and Acne: Apply pure Kanuka Oil to the affected area or add 3-4 drops to warm water and rinse the affected area.

Headlice, Nits: Add 10 drops to basin of warm water and apply to head. Leave on scalp 3-4 minutes then rinse.

Sore and Bruised Muscles: Arthritis, Stiff Joints: Rub in pure Kanuka Oil to the affected area or mix in with a carrier oil and massage. Carrier oils being

Massage oil: Cedarwood, Lavender, Lemon Myrtle, Sandalwood.

Sore Throat: Add 3-4 drops to warm water and gargle.

Bee Stings: Apply pure Kanuka Oil to the sting to relieve pain.

Mosquitoes and Sandfly Repellant: Pure Kanuka Oil is a natural insecticide. Add 6-8 drops to Olive Oil and rub on to skin.

Athletes Foot: Smelly Feet and Footwear: Apply pure Kanuka Oil to feet or apply 2-3 drops to the inside of footwear.

Kanuka Oil blends well with Cedarwood, Lavender, Lemon Myrtle and Sandalwood.

Suggested Uses:

Massage Oil, Bath, Inhalation, Spritzer, Compress, Skin Care, Perfume.

A 1000 YEAR OLD CUSTOMARY HEALTH REMEDY DATA

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