COMMON NAME: Nerolina, Nerolidol Chemotype of Niaouli, Paper Bark Tree

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Melaleuca quinquenervia,, Melaleuca quinquenervia CT nerolidol

FAMILY NAME: Myrtaceae

INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: Madagascar, New Caledonia, Eastern Austalia

COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: Australia

HISTORY INFORMATION: This plant is not native to The United States and has become an invasive weed endangering native species especially in the Florida's wet lands. It was first introduced here in 1906. In Australia, they use the trees as windbreaks especially on beaches. The papery bark is used as fruit packing material and torches. The oil of this tree is produced because of its high linalool content.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Nerolina has a 50/50 linalool and nerolidol content giving it a distinct lavender and liliac note. New evidence shows that the chemical constiuents vary greatly from two different regions of Australia. Queensland has 50/50 breakdown, but New South Wales has 30% linalool and 70% nerolidol. It is also a gentle oil and can be used on babies. Often confused with M. viridiflora.

DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: Similar structure to Niaouli, but from a select chemotype of the Broad-Leaved Paperbark, Melaleuca Quinquenervia.

PARTS PROCESSED: Leaves

PROCESSING METHODS: Steam Distilled

COLOR RANGE: light yellow

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Class: Alcohol. Nerolidol. carophilene,armadendrene,humulene,linalool,terpineol,cineole,viridiflorol

PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: aprodisiac, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertension, anti-infection, antibacterial, antiparasitic,tonic, neurotonic, serious skin disease, shingles, herpes, zona, respiratory infections, sinunsitis, rehematoid arthritis, stimulates muscle tone. Aids arterial hypertension, malaria, sluggish liver and pancreas problems, viral hepatitis, slow digestion. Ulcers, intestinal parasites, adrenal stimulant, urogential infections, male hormonal action, impotence, asthenia

MENTAL USES: I can live fully integrated with my intuition and the physical world.

EMOTIONAL USES: Fears of the unknown, uncertain, low self-esteem, feeling exhausted fatigued TO trusting, living in the present moment, self aware, rested

SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate there is a loss of connection to your intuition. At one time you felt comfortable with both the physical world and your intuition, but lack of a supportive environment in either childhood or young adulthood. shut it down. Nerolina will help to integrate your dreams into your reality. The third eye will become active and the details of life will seem less overwhelming. The bigger picture will seem clearer. This oil needs to be used with the intention of a sacred space: light a candle, mediate, call in protection.

APPLICATIONS: Aroma lamp, bath, inhaler, light bulb ring, liquid candles, massage, mist spray.

WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: No formal testing, avoid in pregnancy, appears safe in at low doses