We rarely got sick because we were either running around amidst these wonderful trees or in the fresh salt water swimming and surfing.
The oils I am working with today are in the tea tree family but smell so much sweeter and can actually be used in perfumery. As we move into winter we need to adjust our diet, homes and clothing appropriately. Even though I am in Florida I make the effort to move with the seasons as our visitors bring with them the colds and flus from their home States and we experience a mild change of weather with chilly night. Please read below for two very interesting topicals you can use to stay well.
Nerolina (Melaleuca quinquenervia) is distilled from the same Australian tea tree species as Niaouli. Nerolina Oil possesses a woody yet floral aroma reminiscent to lavender. Nerolina's content of the terpene alcohol linalool and the sesquiterpene nerolidol is responsible for imparting Nerolina Essential Oil with its sweet, floral, lavender-like aroma. Nerolina is used in perfumery/natural fragrancing. Nerolina Oil is a natural antiseptic and anti-bacterial and is useful during the cold season to treat head and chest cold. This is the perfect time of year to be using an oil such as Nerolina.
Try using a base of almond oil and add a little lemon essential oil to cut the edge.
The other essential oil in the tea tree family I am working with is Rosalina - (Melaleuca ericifolia) also known as Lavender tea tree. Direct from distilleries in Australia, this is the gentler form of tea tree, an excellent choice for children and those seeking an antimicrobial oil with a softer aroma.
