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Niaouli
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Chemotype: 1,8-cineole type
- PLANT PART
- leaves
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- mid
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Aroma & character
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- Aroma intensity
- 50 / 100
- Note layer
- mid
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 12.8%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- medium
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No phototoxic furocoumarin restriction was identified in the reviewed cineole-type niaouli sources.
Contraindications & cautions
- majorThe 1,8-cineole chemotype may cause CNS and breathing problems in young children; avoid using on or near the face of infants and children.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
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About this composition
This niaouli record is anchored to a directly readable 2024 Lotus Garden Botanicals Madagascar GC/MS report for Melaleuca quinquenervia ct. cineole and supplemented with the live NHR IFRA 51 conformity certificate plus AromaWeb's public aroma profile. The retained profile is clearly cineole-dominant, with alpha-pinene, alpha-terpineol, limonene, p-cymene, nerolidol, beta-pinene, beta-caryophyllene, and viridiflorol as the next directly quantified markers.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 52.05% | 52.05–52.05% | monoterpene oxide | View sourceCertificate of Analysis NIAOULI ct Cineole NLC224EO591 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NIAOULI%20ct%20Cineole%20NLC224EO591.pdf (GC/MS table, 1,8-Cineole 52.05%) |
| alpha-Pinene | 11.16% | 11.16–11.16% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis NIAOULI ct Cineole NLC224EO591 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NIAOULI%20ct%20Cineole%20NLC224EO591.pdf (GC/MS table, alpha-Pinene 11.16%) |
| alpha-Terpineol | 8.37% | 8.37–8.37% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis NIAOULI ct Cineole NLC224EO591 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NIAOULI%20ct%20Cineole%20NLC224EO591.pdf (GC/MS table, alpha-Terpineol 8.37%) |
| Limonene | 6.85% | 6.85–6.85% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis NIAOULI ct Cineole NLC224EO591 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NIAOULI%20ct%20Cineole%20NLC224EO591.pdf (GC/MS table, Limonene 6.85%) |
| p-Cymene | 3.46% | 3.46–3.46% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis NIAOULI ct Cineole NLC224EO591 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NIAOULI%20ct%20Cineole%20NLC224EO591.pdf (GC/MS table, para-Cymene 3.46%) |
| trans-Nerolidol | 3% | 3–3% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis NIAOULI ct Cineole NLC224EO591 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NIAOULI%20ct%20Cineole%20NLC224EO591.pdf (GC/MS table, trans-Nerolidol 3.00%) |
| beta-Pinene | 2.94% | 2.94–2.94% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis NIAOULI ct Cineole NLC224EO591 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NIAOULI%20ct%20Cineole%20NLC224EO591.pdf (GC/MS table, beta-Pinene 2.94%) |
| beta-Caryophyllene | 1.89% | 1.89–1.89% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis NIAOULI ct Cineole NLC224EO591 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NIAOULI%20ct%20Cineole%20NLC224EO591.pdf (GC/MS table, beta-Caryophyllene 1.89%) |
| Viridiflorol | 1.89% | 1.89–1.89% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis NIAOULI ct Cineole NLC224EO591 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NIAOULI%20ct%20Cineole%20NLC224EO591.pdf (GC/MS table, Viridiflorol 1.89%) |
Profile source: Certificate of Analysis NIAOULI ct Cineole NLC224EO591; IFRA 51 Conformity Certificate Organic Niaouli Essential Oil; Niaouli Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses & Insights · https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NIAOULI%20ct%20Cineole%20NLC224EO591.pdf ; https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/20240117140243e_Niaouli_IFRA_51.pdf (IFRA Category 5A 12.8%, Category 5B 12.8%) ; https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/niaouli-essential-oil.php
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 clarifying, respiratory-supportive effects
- reported to support easier breathing when used in steam inhalation or diffusion
- used in perfumery and personal care for a fresh, medicinal-camphoraceous note
- traditionally associated with mental clarity and alertness
- used in blends intended to promote a clean, invigorating atmosphere
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.
- Odor intensity 50 is an archive normalization of AromaWeb's categorical 'Medium' aroma-strength descriptor rather than a source-native 0-100 measurement.
- No directly measured public volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values were located for this exact Madagascar cineole-type batch.