(Kunzea ambigua)

D A T A D E T A I L S P R O D U C T I N F O R M A T I O N

Carrying the quintessential and characteristic aroma of the Australian bush, CAS NUMBER : 97553-36-1 Kunzea ambigua has become a sought-after native due to its distinctive composition and the beneficial properties of its essential oil. : Kunzea ambigua

Kunzea is sourced from wild crafted stock found in the pristine environment DESCRIPTION: An aromatically unique of ’s Flinders Island. Kunzea Oil is steam distilled from the leaves essential oil derived from the Kunzea ambigua and branchlets of the Kunzea ambigua shrub, releasing an aromatic oil plant capturing the essence of its native Tasmanian environment. unique in chemical composition high in alpha-pinene, 1,8-cineole and sesquiterpines, primarily viridiflorol. These constituents are known to have AROMA: Clean, fresh medicinal aroma; effective anti-microbial, anti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties. eucalyptus with background spicy, woody and sweet notes of the Tasmanian bush.

EXTRACTION: Steam distilled from the freshly cut leaf and branchlets of the Kunzea ambigua plant.

APPLICATIONS: Aromatherapy, fragrance, skincare, personal care.

VARIANTS: Kunzea Oil

Through oral histories passed down through generations, the wonders of kunzea have been understood by the traditional owners of the land for thousands of years. It has been widely used by the Aboriginal community of Tasmania as an insect repellent and healing agent for a wide range of ailments. Kunzea essential oil has also been recognised by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) as having the ability to provide temporary relief of the pain of arthritis, rheumatism, muscular aches and pains, insect bites and insect bite inflammation, and cold and flu symptoms.

Kunzea’s crisp, fresh medicinal scent combined with its background of spicy, woody and sweet notes also offers a wonderful aromatic oil for use in aromatherapy and perfumery applications.

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