Lema Oil

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Lema® Oil New Zealand Patent No: 332694
Australia Patent No: 768249
USA Patent No: 2635991
 
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A combination of the most active fractions of New Zealand Manuka Oil & Australian Tea Tree Oil:

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Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka Oil)     ( 100% Pure) and

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Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree Oil)    ( 100% Pure)

It is well known that the Essential Oil distilled from the Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka Oil) has low toxicity and an excellent potency particularly against gram positive micro-organisms.

It is also know that Essential Oil distilled from Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree Oil) has relatively low toxicity and a good potency, particularly against gram negative micro-organisms.

Both oils also have quite strong distinctive perfumes.

Why Lema Oil?

There is a clear need for a natural, low toxicity, broad spectrum, high potency oil, with a lower aroma level, particularly for use in cosmetics and medical applications, and for skin antiseptics.

What is Lema Oil?

Lema Oil is a mixture of the most active fractions of Leptospermum scoparium oil (Manuka Oil), and the most microbiologically active fractions of Melaleuca alternifolia oil (Tea Tree Oil). The resulting oil is broad spectrum and potent, and also has reduced perfume.

General Information

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Product Name:

Lema Oil
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Product Description:

A combination of the most active fractions of New Zealand Manuka Oil ( Leptospermum Scoparium ) & Australian Tea Tree Oil ( Melaleuca Alternifolia)
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Source:

Leaves and small stems of wild East Cape Leptospermum Scoparium (Manuka) and leaves and small stems of Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree).
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Functions:

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-acne.
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Common Applications:

  

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In Cosmetics:

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Such an oil could be used for its antimicrobial properties, and because of low use rates, any natural perfume associated with it would be diluted out. Useful as a natural preservative.
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In Medical Applications:

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Essential Oils often help the healing process so Lema Oil being a broad spectrum, highly potent, low toxicity, antimicrobial could find many uses where topical applications to combat infections are called for:
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Such applications could include impregnation of gauze applied to trauma sites and skin infections.

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In Skin Antisepsis:

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In critical areas such as hospitals, it is increasingly vital to have access to highly effective, low toxicity broad spectrum preparations. Lema Oil can be incorporated in scrubs and hand sprays.
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Increasingly food handlers are transmitting infection. Because of its high potency and low toxicity  Lema Oil offers an ideal active ingredient where repeated use calls for an effective antimicrobial which will not cause skin problems.

These results and specifications are only relative to ManukaOil.com's Lema Oil.

Typical Specification

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SPECIFICATIONS

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Appearance (Visual)

Clear Mobile Liquid
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Colour (Visual)

Pale Yellow
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Relative Density @ 20oC

0.93 ± 0.005
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Moisture Content (Visual)

No Visible water @ 20oC
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Miscibility with 100% Ethanol @ 20oC

Clear solution with 1 vol. oil to 1 vols. 100% Ethanol
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Assay Terpinene - 4 - ol

450 to 490g/l
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Assay γ - Terpinene

95 to 105g/l
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Assay Flavesone

4.5 to 6.0g/l
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Assay Isoleptospermone

7.0 to 9.0g/l
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Assay Leptospermone

20 to 28g/l

These results and specifications are only relative to ManukaOil.com's Lema Oil.

Lema Oil compared to Manuka and Tea Tree Oil

GREATEST DILUTION SHOWING MICROCIDAL EFFECT

 

MANUKA OIL
TEA TREE OIL
LEMA OIL
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ESCHERICHIA coli

1:10
1:500
1:900
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STAPHYLOCOCCUS aureus

1:1500
1:400
1:900
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PSEUDOMONAS aeruginosa

<1:10
<1:10
1:10
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PROTEUS vulgaris

<1:10
1:500
1:700
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CANDIDA albicans

<1:30
1:700
1:700
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STREPTOCOCCUS pyogenes

1:2000
1:1500
1:2000
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STREPTOCOCCUS faecalis

1:2000
1:400
1:700
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LISTHERIA monocytogenes

1:2000
1:700
1:1750
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KLEBSIELLA pneumoniae

<1:10
1:800
1:1000
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PROPIONIBACTERIUM acnes

1:700
1:900
1:800
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ASPERGILLUS niger

<1:50
<1:50
1:300
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TRICOPHYTON mentagrophytes

1:1000
1:1000
1:1000

These results and specifications are only relative to ManukaOil.com's Lema Oil.

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Be certain of the best and purchase your Lema Oil from ManukaOil.com

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