Manuka Essential Oil — 10 ml

🌿 Introduction
Manuka Essential Oil is a rare, grounding, and protective essence distilled from the leaves and small branches of the Leptospermum scoparium shrub, native to New Zealand. Revered for its powerful antimicrobial and skin-soothing properties , Manuka is often compared to Tea Tree ( Melaleuca alternifolia ) but is gentler, deeper, and longer-lasting in aroma and action .
Its fragrance is warm, earthy, herbaceous, and slightly sweet with a honey-like nuance , making it both therapeutic and valuable in natural perfumery.
At Herbsmetics, Manuka oil is showcased in our Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket , where guests explore its unique New Zealand heritage and its role as a rare protective oil .
🌸 Aroma Profile

• Top Notes : Sweet-herbaceous, lightly woody.
• Heart Notes : Warm, earthy, honeyed, and herbal.
• Base Nuance : Deep, grounding, slightly balsamic.

Compared to Tea Tree oil, Manuka is softer, sweeter, and less medicinal , with more depth and warmth.
🌍 Origins & Cultural Heritage

• New Zealand Heritage : Used by Māori people for centuries as a traditional remedy for skin, wounds, and infections.
• Traditional Medicine : Leaves and bark were infused for teas, poultices, and healing washes.
• Modern Symbolism : Known worldwide through the popularity of Manuka honey , which shares its botanical origin.
• Cultural Value : Represents protection, resilience, and natural healing .

⚗️ Production & Extraction

• Obtained by steam distillation of leaves and twigs .
• Key Compounds : Leptospermone, isoleptospermone, calamenene, and sesquiterpenes — providing antimicrobial and grounding qualities.
• Quality : Pale yellow oil with a sweet-herbaceous, earthy aroma.
• Distinctiveness : Known as the “gentler alternative to tea tree,” with a deeper, more grounding scent.

💎 Benefits & Unique Advantages

• Skin Care : Traditionally used for blemishes, wounds, and irritated skin.
• Antimicrobial Strength : Effective against bacteria and fungi, yet gentle.
• Grounding & Calming : Reduces stress and promotes emotional stability.
• Perfumery Role : Adds a sweet, earthy-herbal note with honey undertones.
• Wellness : Symbolizes natural healing, protection, and resilience.

🏺 Workshop Relevance
At the Herbsmetics Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket , Manuka is presented as a rare and culturally significant oil :

• Guests compare it with Tea Tree and Lemon Tea Tree to understand the spectrum of myrtle-family oils.
• Used in blends that highlight sweet, earthy, and grounding qualities .
• Demonstrates how oils with deep cultural roots connect nature, tradition, and modern perfumery.

🌼 Example Uses

• Perfumery : Adds herbal-earthy warmth to fougère, woody, and oriental accords.
• Diffuser : Creates a calming, grounding, purifying environment.
• Massage Oils : Blended for skin soothing, protection, and relaxation.
• Skincare : Popular in creams, serums, and balms for blemishes and sensitive skin.
• Wellness Rituals : Perfect for protective and grounding practices.

⚠️ Safety Note
Manuka essential oil is generally gentle and well tolerated, but always dilute before applying to the skin. Avoid use in pregnancy without professional guidance.
🌟 Why Choose Herbsmetics Manuka Oil?

• Authentic Leptospermum scoparium essential oil from New Zealand.
• Offers a sweet, honeyed herbal profile distinct from Tea Tree.
• Deeply tied to Māori traditions and the cultural heritage of Manuka honey .
• Featured in our Phuket workshops, where guests explore its protective and grounding qualities .

👉 Perfect for those seeking a rare, protective essential oil that conveys natural healing, resilience, and honeyed herbal depth in aromatherapy and perfumery.