Manuka Oil Details

Manuka oil is derived from the leaves of the Manuka tree native to New Zealand. It is known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Manuka Oil FAQ

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What is manuka oil?

Manuka oil is an essential oil obtained from the steam distillation of the leaves and small branches of the tree Leptospermum scoparium (commonly known as mānuka, or New Zealand tea tree).

What are the benefits of manuka essential oil?

Manuka essential oil has many benefits due to its unique chemical composition. The oil is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal. Additionally, it can help to boost the immune system and promote healing. Manuka essential oil has a wide range of benefits and uses.

How is Manuka essential oil made?

The essential oil is made by humans, through the steam distillation of the leaves, branches, and other parts, to capture their volatile organic compounds. Only a few brands sell Manuka essential oil and it can be expensive when compared to other more common varieties, like oregano and tea tree oil.

What does Manuka essential oil smell like?

Manuka Essential Oil smells woody, earthy and balsamic. To learn more about the conservation status of essential oil bearing plants and how to use the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, please refer to AromaWeb's Guide to Essential Oils and Sustainability. See Essential Oil Safety for more complete list of typical constituents.

Is Manuka essential oil the same as tea tree essential oil?

I first fell in love with Manuka Essential Oil back in the 1990s. Although it's also known as New Zealand Tea Tree Essential Oil and shares many of the same therapeutic benefits as Australian Tea Tree Essential Oil ( Melaleuca alternifolia ), the aroma of Manuka Essential Oil does not have the medicinal aroma that Tea Tree does.