Kunzea Essential Oil

The Kunzea ambigua or white kunzea is a shrub in the family Myrtaceae. Kunzea a native plant to Australia is sourced primarily from wild crafted stock in the North-East of Tasmania, including the pristine environment of Finders Islands. Kunzea is also harvested in a sustainable way, from a private and reserved land under license. It is trimmed and allowed to regrow for future harvesting. Kunzea ambigua is a small- to medium-sized spreading shrub that may reach 5 m, both in height and width. Its bark is fibrous and furrowed, while the narrow lanceolate green leaves are 0.5–1.3 cm in length and 0.2 cm wide, with hairy new growth. The white flowers are 1.2 cm in diameter and sweetly fragrant. The stamens are longer than the petals. The leaves are steam distilled producing Kunzea Essential Oil. The pure essential oil has been recognized by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for topical application due to its ant-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-septic properties.