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Mānuka Leaf
Important safety information: Clinical dosing and safety evidence are limited; essential oil must not be swallowed or applied undiluted. Respect Māori knowledge and verified provenance.
Herbal actions
- Traditional aromatic herb
- astringent
- antimicrobial in vitro
Traditional and practitioner uses
These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.
- Traditional Māori leaf preparations
- Aromatic tea use
- Topical research use
Main constituents
Leptospermone-rich beta-triketones in some oils, sesquiterpenes, flavonoids, tannins
Preparation overview
Tea: Covered infusion. Leaf tea is not equivalent to mānuka honey or essential oil.
Liquid extract reference: 1:5
Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.
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