6804. Oil of Niaouli

Description and references

Volatile oil from leaves of Melaleuca viridiflora (Soland.) Gaertn., Myrtaceae. Constit. About 65% cineol, about 30% terpineol, limonene and d-pinene combined.

Properties

Slightly yellow liquid; aromatic odor; pungent, refreshing peppermint-like taste. d1515 0.908-0.932. Insol in water or glycerol; sol in alcohol, benzene, ether.

Therapeutic Category

Anthelmintic.