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Rosalina

Rosalina, Hoa hồng oải hương

Melaleuca ericifolia

Lavender tea tree, Swamp paperbark tree

Myrtaceae · Lá · Leaves · Steam-distilled


Rosalina (Melaleuca ericifolia) — botanical illustration
Melaleuca ericifolia

Safety

Skin sensitization if oxidized

Linalool and 1,8-cineole dominant. Low skin sensitization risk.

Linalool oxidation products may sensitize. Store properly.

No data indicates hazard in pregnancy.


Usage guidelines

Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated; add antioxidant

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
Linalool35.0 – 55.0 %
1,8-Cineole18.0 – 26.0 %
α-Pinene5.0 – 10.0 %
Terpinolene2.0 – 5.0 %
(+)-Limonene1.5 – 5.0 %
(+)-Aromadendrene1.5 – 4.0 %
α-Terpineol1.5 – 4.0 %

Botanical source

Melaleuca ericifolia is an Australian Melaleuca species, wetlands of New South Wales and Victoria.

The name 'lavender tea tree' reflects its combination of linalool (like lavender) plus 1,8-cineole (like tea tree).

Family Myrtaceae.


Notes

Safer than niaouli cineole CT and true tea tree for children due to lower cineole.

In Australian aromatherapy, rosalina is preferred for children's formulations.