Uses:
A respiratory inhalant and calmative. Useful for nighttime inhalation prior to sleep. An ingredient in personal care and children's products. A gentle expectorant Calming, relaxing and centering.
Directions:
Use in oil burner: add a few drops to water. Mix with water for use as hydrosol.
Possible skin irritant; Test on small area of skin and dilute if necessary, before use.
NOT TO BE TAKEN INTERNALLY
Botanical Name:
Melaleuca ericifolia Smith (refers to black trunk and white branches and with leaves like the genus Erica)
Oil Characteristics:
A pale golden color, clear and watery non-viscous oil. The scent soft, herbal, floral with spicy back notes. A medium intensity odor (5 on a scale of 1-10). The taste is herbaceous and numbing.
Chemical Characteristics:
35-55% linalool
14-26% cineole
2-12% a-pinene
up to 5% aromadendrene
up to 4-5% limonene and para-cymene
Chemical Profile:
35-55% linalool
14-26% cineole
2-12% a-pinene
up to 5% aromadendrene
up to 4-5% limonene and para-cymene
Physical Properties:
Specific Gravity - 0.8770 - 0.8785
Refractive Index - 1.529 - 1.535
Optical Rotation - +1.24° - -4.0°
Production Method:
Steam Distillation - Leaves & Terminal Stems
Warnings:
Caution should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use any oils without consultation from a qualified aroma therapy practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out of the reach of children.
