For centuries, Māori have understood the medicinal benefits provided by the leaves, bark, and sap of the native grown Mānuka tree. And within the last 40 years, we have explored the potential therapeutic and healing properties of extracted Mānuka essential oil.
How is Mānuka essential oil extracted and which part of the plant provides the oil? Referred to as nature’s antiseptic, Mānuka oil is derived from the leaves and twigs of the Mānuka tree through gentle steam distillation.
Mānuka Oil's Health Benefits
Some of the extraordinary benefits of Mānuka essential oil include:
A Powerful Antimicrobial
Mānuka oil can assist in fighting harmful bacteria and helps to inhibit fungi and bacterial growth.
Anti-inflammatory and Wound Healing
Mānuka essential oil properties produce an anti-inflammatory effect. This helps to protect wounds from becoming infected while helping to promote new cell growth.
Reduce Blemishes and Acne
You can apply Mānuka oil to skin to help soothe rashes, sores, chafing and other skin ailments. Massage Mānuka oil onto acne-prone skin to help with blemishing and scarring. The oil can also be used to help soothe eczema and ease muscle and joint pain.
Fight Fungal Infections
Mānuka oil can assist in battling fungal infections that develop on the feet and toes.
Relaxation and Aromatherapy
Mānuka oil has been said to have a calming effect. This means it is frequently used in aromatherapy to help create a calming atmosphere. You can also diffuse Mānuka oil to help temporarily alleviate improve poor air quality in the home or workplace.
Happy Valley's Pure Mānuka Oil
Happy Valley’s natural Mānuka oil is sustainably sourced from triketone enriched Leptospermum Scoparium trees on the North Island’s East Cape.
Ingredients
Our 100% pure, therapeutic-grade Mānuka oil is said to be packed with pathological bacteria-fighting enzymes and active compounds to help naturally treat common infections and skin irritations.
Directions & Usage
How to use Mānuka essential oil:
- Dilute a few drops with a carrier oil and massage onto any affected areas.
- Fill the bathtub and add up to 15 drops.
- Add up to 10 drops to a bowl of water or a diffuser and inhale the vapours.
- Add a few drops to your skincare and haircare products.
Precautions
Mānuka oil is compatible with most skin types. However, if you have sensitive skin, we recommend trying a spot check on a small patch of skin first. Mānuka oil is not advised for women who are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Can Mānuka oil be taken internally?
Mānuka oil is best used topically. For internal use, we suggest our certified UMF® Mānuka honey.
Storage
Keep the lid on tight, and store in a cool, dark place.
Take control of your wellbeing with Mānuka essential oil from Happy Valley Honey. Shop natural Mānuka oil, New Zealand UMF®20+ Mānuka honey and delicious honeycomb online with us today!
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Manuka Bioscience. (n.d.). A literature review for Manuka Oil (Leptospermum scoparium). Retrieved from https://manukabioscience.co.nz/science/
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