Botanical Name: Melaleuca ericifolia
Country of Origin: Australia
Cultivation: Wildcrafted
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Distillation Date: Jul 2021
Minimum Shelf Life: 5 Years
Plant Part: Leaves
Perfume Note: Middle
Aroma: Fresh, sweet, camphoraceous, slightly floral, and fruity, with a nuance of citrus
Blends well with: Balsam Fir, Black Spruce, Cypress (Crete), Fir Siberian, Lavender High Altitude Bulgaria, Lemon, Lemon Tea Tree, Manuka, Marjoram Sweet, Monarda, Palo Santo, Tea Tree, Thyme geraniol, Thyme Lemon
Imagine being enveloped in the soothing fragrance of lavender and eucalyptus without needing to blend them. Enter Rosalina essential oil, a remarkable oil often referred to as Lavender Tea Tree due to its unique properties. Despite its nickname, the chemical composition of this essential oil is closer to Eucalyptus than its botanical cousin Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). Renowned for its antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antiviral characteristics, Rosalina is particularly beneficial for skin care, skin infections, and acne.
Among the essential oils in the Melaleuca botanical family (including Tea Tree—M. alternifolia, Cajeput—M. leucadendron var. cajuput, and Niaouli ct Cineole—M. viridiflora ct cineole syn Melaleuca quinquenervia ct cineole), Rosalina (M. ericifolia) is the top choice due to its calming and gentle qualities and, most notably, its safety when used with children.
When using Rosalina essential oil in aromatherapy with children, it's important to note its remarkably gentle nature and appealing scent. With its fresh camphoraceous undertones complemented by subtle fruity and floral notes, this essential oil is an excellent option for diffusing around children suffering from colds, flu, and upper respiratory infections. Furthermore, its gentle and soothing properties make it ideal for diffusing at night to help restless youngsters relax and find calm.
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