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Nerolina
Melaleuca quinquenervia ct. nerolidol
Chemotype: nerolidol / linalool type
- PLANT PART
- leaves and branches
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- mid
LEARN AS YOU COMPARE
What’s inside this oil?
Constituents are the natural chemicals that give an oil its character. See the main ones, learn what they do, and explore differences between batches.
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 70 / 100
- Note layer
- mid
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
Read the full safety context before bringing this oil into your routine.
- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- No restriction cited
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- med
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No furocoumarin warning was identified in the reviewed public producer specification or IFRA certificate, and the reviewed nerolina material is not presented as a phototoxic citrus oil.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
An oil's character comes from its natural chemical composition. Explore each constituent to understand the connections.
About this composition
This profile is anchored to the Native Oils Australia public specification for Nerolina Oil (Melaleuca quinquenervia), which gives producer constituent ranges for limonene, cineole, linalool, and nerolidol, and to the public Lotus Garden Botanicals COA for a nerolidol-chemotype nerolina lot from Australia, which provides batch-specific percentages and CAS numbers. Both sources describe the oil as a nerolidol-rich Melaleuca quinquenervia material distinct from cineole-rich niaouli types.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Nerolidol | 47.98% | 47.98–47.98% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceNative Oils Australia Nerolina specification; Lotus Garden Botanicals Nerolina COA https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NEROLINA%20NRA419EO1258.pdf (Page 1, component list: E-Nerolidol 47.98%, CAS 40716-66-3) |
| Linalool | 35.65% | 35.65–35.65% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceNative Oils Australia Nerolina specification; Lotus Garden Botanicals Nerolina COA https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NEROLINA%20NRA419EO1258.pdf (Page 1, component list: Linalool 35.65%, CAS 78-70-6) |
| 1,8-Cineole | 7.67% | 7.67–7.67% | monoterpene oxide | View sourceNative Oils Australia Nerolina specification; Lotus Garden Botanicals Nerolina COA https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NEROLINA%20NRA419EO1258.pdf (Page 1, component list: 1,8-Cineole 7.67%, CAS 470-82-6) |
| Limonene | 0.56% | 0.56–0.56% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceNative Oils Australia Nerolina specification; Lotus Garden Botanicals Nerolina COA https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NEROLINA%20NRA419EO1258.pdf (Page 1, component list: Limonene 0.56%, CAS 138-86-3) |
Profile source: Native Oils Australia Nerolina specification; Native Oils Australia IFRA 51 certificate; Lotus Garden Botanicals Nerolina COA · https://www.nativeoilsaustralia.com.au/nerolina-essential-oil/ ; https://www.nativeoilsaustralia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/nerolina-oil-ifra-51st-amendment.pdf ; https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NEROLINA%20NRA419EO1258.pdf
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for calming, gentle effects similar to niaouli and rosalina
- reported to support respiratory comfort and relaxation
- used in perfumery for a soft, floral-woody facet with a hint of camphor
- traditionally associated with soothing blends suitable for sensitive users
- used in blends intended to promote gentle calm and easier breathing
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 2 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- The Native Oils Australia specification publishes broader producer ranges for limonene, cineole, linalool, and nerolidol, but those ranges conflict with the reviewed Lotus Garden Botanicals batch percentages for cineole and limonene. To avoid fabricating a reconciliation, the numeric constituent fields here use the directly readable batch COA values, while the broader producer ranges remain described in `composition_notes`.
- The numeric odor intensity is an archive normalization of the public qualitative odor descriptions ('fruity-floral and cineolic' and 'fresh, aromatic odor') rather than a source-native 0-100 sensory measurement.