Niaouli
Profile
| Latin Name | Melaleuca quinquenervia viridiflora (MQV) |
| Chinese Name | Bai Qian Zeng |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Note | Middle |
| Aroma | <Strong> Sweet, Eucalyptus-like |
| Color | Clear |
| Parts Distilled | Leaves |
| Regions | Australia, Madagascar, New Caledonia |
| Taste | Bitter, Sweet Nature: Cooling |
| Affinity | LU/KI |
| Major Chemical Constituents | Pinene, limonene, citrene, oxide (1,8-cineole ~35-65%) |
| Skin Type | Dry |
| Dosage | 4% dilution |
TCM Categories
Functions
- Clear Wind-Heat and Damp-Heat in the Lower Heater, including worms (if taken internally)
- Tonify Lung and Kidney qi
Indications
- Lung Heat allergies (LU-10, LU-1, LI-11, LI-4, LU-7, SI-18)
- Deficient Lung Qi (LU-1, BL-13, LU-9, LU-7)
Topical Applications
- Apply to infected wounds, ulcers, burns, and gum inflammation (add a drop to toothpaste during brushing).
- Apply 10-25 drops to bath or showers along Lung and Liver channels during the allergy season.
- Apply 20 drops to bath after radiation therapy.
Other Applications
- Apply 20 drops to a sitz-bath to astringe hemorrhoids.
Specific Protocols
- Apply a 10% dilution of Niaouli (50%), Green Myrtle (30%), Eucalyptus radiata (20%) on Lung Luo Vessel. Can also be applied to LU/LI Divergent Channels.
- Apply a 10% dilution of Niaouli (50%), Pine (30%), and Thyme Linalool (20%) for Deficient Lung Qi.
- Apply a 10% dilution of Niaouli (50%), Fennel (30%), and Rosemary (20%) for Deficient Kidney Qi/Yang.
Actions
- Expectorant
- Antiviral
- Hormonal balancing (pituitary-ovarian)
Contraindications & Cautions
- Can cause skin irritation
- Not used during pregnancy
- Not for pre-pubescent children
Notes
- Clear Heat & Dry Dampness (Lower Heater)
- Melaleuca - Cajeput, Niaouli, Tea Tree, Rosalina
- All melaleucas lower histamine levels, but they are not for acute histamine or allergic reactions
- LU Luo
- LU, LI divergents
- Consolidate the Dai Mai
- For someone feeling isolated; helps them reconnect with the world
Additional Comments
- Niaouli is one of the most effective essential oils for viral conditions. It promotes leukocytosis and is anti-allergen.