Kunzea ambigua, Tick bush - Essential oil of Kunzea ambigua:
description & uses

Kunzea ambigua, also known as "White cloud" or "White kunzea", is a tall shrub with abundant white or pink flowers, which grows in the coolest coastal areas of Australia (Southern New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania). Native animals are often found sleeping under Kunzea ambigua plants, where they seek relief from ticks and other parasites - hence the popular name of "tick bush". Kunzea ambigua is registered with the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration for the relief of symtpoms of influenza, arthrtis, rheumatism, muscular aches and pains, and to help relieve nervous tension, stress and mild anxiety.
In skin care, Kunzea has been found to help serious skin conditions such as eczema and rashes.
Please note: this essential oil has a low flash point and is therefore classified as DG.

Place of origin: Australia (Southern NSW)

Production method: Steam distillation from the aerial parts of Kunzea ambigua.

Main components: Alpha-pinene, 1,8-cineole, globulol, viridiflor.

Aroma: Clean balsamic scent with fresh invigorating undertones.

Main uses: Medicine, aromatherapy, cosmetics.

Comments: The essential oil of Kunzea ambigua has been found effective against several bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli and Candida albicans. In many cases, Kunzea ambigua has helped improve severe skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, ulcers and chillblains. It's a wonderful essential oil for skin applications and invaluable in soothing preparations for pets. It can be applied neat (with caution!).

Safety notes: Safe in terms of toxicity, skin irritancy.
For full details, refer to MSDS, GC and Physicochemical Data reports from supplier/distiller..

Blending suggestions

Blends well with other Australian natives and with most essential oils. Some blends you might like to try include:

1 part kunzea ambigua, 1 part peppermint gum, 1 part lemon myrtle, 1 part rosalina
2 parts lavender, 1 part kunzea ambigua

Further information: Taxonomical description and pictures of the species from the Australian National Botanic Gardens

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last updated 16 mar 2007

Kunzea ambigua, Tick bush - Essential oil of Kunzea ambigua:description & uses

Kunzea ambigua, Tick bush - Essential oil of Kunzea ambigua:
description & uses