You might have heard so much about manuka honey and its numerous restorative properties. But have you heard of Manuka oil? If yes, you will already be aware of its mind-blowing benefits. But if not, in this article, you will find everything about manuka oil. So, let’s get started!
A brief about Manuka oil
Manuka oil is an essential oil extracted by steam distillation of various parts of the Manuka tree, like the branches, leaves, and flowers. Manuka essential oil has been popular among the Maori community of New Zealand from olden times. It’s just recently that the outer world has noticed its health benefits.
Have a look at Turner’s 100% pure Manuka essential oil with around 80 bioactive compounds making it 1000x more powerful than Manuka honey and 30x more effective than tea tree oil. It has the highest concentration of beta-triketones than any other product in the market, as it comes from Manuka trees of the east cape region.
Why is Manuka oil therapeutic?
Let us see what are those special elements in Manuka oil responsible for its unparalleled curative property. One of the predominant active ingredients in it is Leptospermone, which is known for its antibacterial properties, especially against gram-negative bacteria. Manuka oil has alpha-pinene, which has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, antimalarial and anti-tumor properties.
It also has calamine which has strong antiseptic and analgesic effects. Flavesone in it has noteworthy antiviral activity. It also has alpha-terpineol that imparts antifungal properties to the oil. Turner’s is the best manuka oil for skin and overall health as it has all the above activities in its pure form.
7 Remarkable benefits of Manuka Oil
- Manuka essential oil has strong anti-inflammatory properties that help with inflammation caused by sunburns, insect bites, wounds, and infections by inhibiting the production of inflammation-causing cytokines.
- Its antimicrobial activity helps to fight several fungal, yeast, and bacterial infections on the skin and scalp.
- It is an excellent wound healer as it assists scar tissues formation and promotes cell regeneration at the site of the wound.
- Manuka essential oil for hair can be used with shampoo or carrier oils for promoting hair growth. It will balance the oil production, destroy harmful microbes and thus ward off dandruff and dryness.
- It helps to reduce blemishes, acne, redness, and scars on the skin along with soothing it. Turner’s manuka oil is less irritating and is thebest manuka oil for the skin in the market.
- Manuka essential oil smells good and is a natural deodorant. It also destroys all the odor-causing bacteria, keeping you fresh all day long.
- It helps with common colds, coughs, and infections. You can rub it in your underarm, neck, and groin areas to boost your lymph nodes to fight the infection. Steaming with it will relieve nasal congestion and clear sinuses.
How to use Manuka essential oil?
- For topical application, take 2-3 drops of Manuka oil on your palm, dot the oil over your skin/ scalp, and massage well.
- For diffusers, add 5-6 drops of Manuka oil.
- For baths, add 4-6 drops in warm/cold water, and be careful to avoid contact with your delicate body parts.
So, there you have it! That’s all about the Manuka oil. Have a question? Comment below!
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