Native to Australia, the Nerolina is wild harvested, though plantations are being developed. Known as the broad leaf tea tree, this plant is viewed as probably the sweetest smelling of all the tea trees.
Botanical Name:
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Aromatic Aroma:
Has a clean, mildly woody scent with distinctive lavender and lilac notes.
Consistency:
Light
Note:
Middle
Aroma Strength:
Medium
Extraction Method:
Steam Distilled
Plant Part:
Leaves and Twigs
Origin:
Australia
Color:
Colorless to golden yellow
Common Uses:
It is a valuable blending oil with the ability to 'lift' ordinary aromas with small additions to the compound. In cosmetics and perfumery, Nerolina can save a lot of money as it can be successfully used as a replacement for the top grade Lavenders. It is also reputed to be useful for relief of staph infections, shingles, allergies and bronchitis.
Blends Well With:
Lavender, Clary Sage, Rosemary, Pine, Cananga, Geranium, Marjoram and spice oils such as Nutmeg, Cinnamon Bark and Clove
History:
Nerolina is extracted from the leaves and twigs of a selected chemotype of the broad-leaved paperbark by steam distillation. Equal parts of linalool and nerolidol give this oil very distinctive lavender and lilac notes with a clean, mildly woody aroma.
Cautions:
Non-toxic and non-sensitizing. Avoid use during pregnancy.
