What is the cannu?

Canuka is one of the types of flowering trees and shrubs, whose leaves produce a rich and pleasant scent when crushing. Kanuka, originally from Australia and New Zealand, has been used by a native of New Zealand for centuries as a herbal medicine. Modern medicine has confirmed what Maori already knew that canvas oil has strong antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It has a pleasant scent and is used to increase cosmetics and perfumes. Its calming effect was well suitable for aromatherapy.

Canfo and its close relative is sometimes called "white tea trees". The name could come from historical accounts saying that British captain James Cook has cooked leaves from trees to create strong tea for his sailors. In recent years, Canuka has seen growing use in Europe and North America as natural, herbal treatment of many skin conditions. The healing advantages of both canhuka and manuka have begun to be mined by Western doctors.

Although data is limited, research has shown that the canu oilIt can kill several types of bacteria, including Listerium, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. The oil, which is distilled by pruning and steaming the leaves of the plant, also has anti -inflammatory properties and can help treat various skin diseases such as acne, rashes and eczema. Its antifungal properties are effective against the feet of the athlete. It even kills parasites such as a ring and head.

Canuka is often confused with Manuka. To make matters worse, both names are sometimes used interchangeably. Despite their sometimes similar appearance, there are easy ways to distinguish plants apart.

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types of cana are generally larger, with shrubs often ripen into trees. Manuka is a smaller, multi-stared shrub. Older trees canhuka can react 60 feet height. Cases of canu seeds are much smaller than the cases found on Manuka, and its leaves have a much dull shine. The canu leaves are soThe softer and lacks sharp manuka tips and a rough structure.

Kanukas grow best in a slight climate that tend to be on the warm side. They flourish on hills and near the coast, but rarely occur in the forests. When growing in clusters, the white canh flowers can give the impression of snowy landscape from a distance. Its wood is not suitable for the construction or manufacture of tools and is often used for firewood.