Essential Oil – Manuka

• A rich, earthy, and balsamic-sweet aroma.
• Unlike the sharp, medicinal "hospital" scent of Tea Tree, Manuka is softer and more complex.
• It opens with a woody-green note and settles into a warm, honey-like, and slightly spicy dry-down.
• It smells "grounded"—reminiscent of a damp forest floor and sun-warmed bark.

• Potent Antibacterial: Research shows Manuka can be up to 30 times more effective than Tea Tree oil against certain gram-positive bacteria, making it excellent for infected wounds.
• Stubborn Acne: Highly effective for deep-seated or cystic acne; it helps clear the infection while reducing the surrounding inflammation.
• Fungal & Viral Issues: Used to treat athlete's foot, nail fungus, and is particularly well-regarded for its effect on cold sores (herpes simplex).
• Wound Recovery: Acts as a "cicatrizant," promoting the rapid formation of scar tissue and helping slow-to-heal wounds or skin ulcers mend.
• Soothing Eczema & Rashes: Helps calm the "itch-scratch" cycle of inflammatory skin conditions when diluted in a carrier oil from clubarome.com.

Immune & Respiratory Support

• Natural Resistance: Acts as a powerful immunostimulant, helping the body defend itself against persistent viral and bacterial threats.
• Respiratory Clearing: Used in steam inhalations to help clear heavy mucus, soothe sore throats, and provide relief from bronchitis or sinusitis.
• Airborne Protection: Diffusing Manuka helps sanitize the air in a sickroom, neutralizing pathogens more effectively than most other oils.

Muscular & Structural Comfort

• Joint Inflammation: Its anti-inflammatory properties make it useful in massage blends for arthritis, rheumatism, and stiff joints.
• Muscle Soreness: Helps ease the ache of "heavy" or tired limbs, especially after a period of illness or physical exhaustion.
• Back Pain Relief: When combined with a warming carrier oil, it provides deep, penetrating relief for chronic lower back tension.

Emotional Grounding & Resilience

• The "Protective Shield": Used in aromatherapy to protect those who feel emotionally "thin-skinned" or easily drained by others.
• Stress-Related Fatigue: Helps restore vital energy when you feel physically and mentally "run down."
• Grounding the Mind: Its earthy scent helps quiet overactive thoughts and provides a sense of stability during times of change.

• Generally considered very safe and non-irritating.
• It is much gentler on the skin than many other antiseptic oils, though a 1–3% dilution is still recommended for large areas.
• It is non-toxic and well-tolerated by most skin types