Manuka Biotic Organic Mānuka & Kānuka Essential Oil 10ml – Certified Organic NZ Healing Oil for Skin, Acne & Infections

Manuka Biotic Certified Organic Mānuka & Kānuka Essential Oil is a 100% pure, wild-harvested essential oil blend certified organic by BioGro New Zealand — distilled directly on Manuka Biotic's own Coromandel Peninsula farm from plants that grow wild on certified organic land. The oil combines Mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium) and Kānuka (Kunzea ericoides) — two of New Zealand's most powerful native medicinal plants — delivering exceptional antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties in a concentrated 10ml bottle.

• 100% pure Mānuka & Kānuka essential oil — no dilution
• Certified organic BioGro — wild harvested on organic Coromandel farm
• Antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory
• Wide spectrum use: acne, cold sores, athlete's foot, molluscum, head lice, school sores
• Can be diffused or applied topically (diluted)

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Mānuka oil different from Mānuka honey?

Mānuka honey's primary antibacterial compound is methylglyoxal (MGO) — a stable antimicrobial present in the nectar. Mānuka essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves and branches, containing a completely different set of bioactives — primarily triketones (flavesone, leptospermone, iso-leptospermone) that have exceptional antibacterial potency, particularly against Staphylococcus aureus. The oil is significantly more concentrated and is used externally only; the honey is edible.

How do I use the oil on acne spots?

Using a clean cotton bud, apply one drop of the essential oil directly to the blemish. Allow to absorb. For more sensitive skin, dilute 1–3 drops in a small amount of carrier oil (Jojoba, Coconut) or the Manuka Biotic Body Lotion before applying to a wider area. Do not apply undiluted to large areas of the face.

Can I use Mānuka oil to treat molluscum contagiosum (water warts)?

Yes. Mānuka oil's antiviral properties have made it a popular natural treatment for molluscum contagiosum. Apply one drop directly to each lesion using a cotton bud twice daily. The oil may sting briefly on application — this is normal. Consistency over several weeks typically shows progressive resolution of lesions.

Can Mānuka oil be used in a diffuser?

Yes. Add 5–10 drops to an ultrasonic diffuser to cleanse the air of bacteria and create a therapeutic environment. Mānuka oil has a clean, medicinal, slightly earthy scent. It can be blended with lavender or tea tree for a complementary diffuser blend.

Is a carrier oil required for topical use?

For spot treatment of acne, cold sores, or molluscum lesions, a single drop directly on the spot is appropriate. For broader skin application (a large body area, sensitive facial skin, or children's skin), dilute in a carrier oil at a ratio of 2–5 drops per teaspoon of carrier. Alternatively, mix 1–3 drops into Manuka Biotic Body Lotion in your palm before applying.