Kunzea (Kunzea ambigua) Essential Oil
Enhance your kitchen experience with Kunzea Essential Oil, extracted from the Kunzea ambigua shrub. Known for its fresh, crisp, and woody aroma, this essential oil is a must-have for any kitchen enthusiast.
Why You’ll Love It
- Fresh and woody scent profile
- Versatile for various culinary uses
- Clear to pale yellow in color
- Thin, lightweight consistency
FAQ
Is Kunzea Essential Oil safe for consumption?
No, Kunzea Essential Oil is for external use only and should not be ingested.
Can Kunzea Essential Oil be used in cooking?
Yes, Kunzea Essential Oil can be used sparingly in culinary applications for added flavor.
How should Kunzea Essential Oil be stored?
Kunzea Essential Oil should be stored in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight to maintain its potency.
Kunzea Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Kunzea ambigua
Common Name: White Cloud, Tasmanian Spring Flower and Tick Bush
Country of Origin: Australia
Plant Part: flowers, leaves, twigs
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Note: top, middle
Aroma Profile: fresh, crisp, and woody aroma, reminiscent of eucalyptus and fragonia, with a subtle suggestion of manuka
Appearance: clear to pale yellow in colour and exhibits a thin, lightweight consistency
Description: Kunzea ambigua, a shrub endemic to Australasia, is characterized by its small, fragrant flowers featuring stamens that extend beyond the petals.
The scent profile is characterized by a fresh, crisp, and woody aroma, reminiscent of eucalyptus and fragonia, with a subtle suggestion of manuka. The essential oil is clear to pale yellow in colour and exhibits a thin, lightweight consistency. Its fragrance is classified as a top to middle note within perfumery.
Kunzea essential oil provides a milder alternative to Tea Tree Oil. It is obtained through steam distillation of the plant biomass, resulting in a composition rich in various bioactive compounds. Notably, it contains five sesquiterpenes (C15), making it unique among essential oils in this regard. Similar to Tea Tree, Kunzea is particularly effective in personal care formulations targeting skin concerns, owing to its antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
This species’ distinctive profile of phytocompounds—including alpha-terpineol, globulol, spathulenol, ledol, and bicyclogermacrene—offers a range of benefits that can be leveraged in formulations intended to promote skin health and alleviate muscular or arthritic discomfort.
Constituents:
- a-Pinene
- 1,8-Cineole
- Viridiflorol
- Globulol
- Bicyclogermacrene
- a-Terpineol
Safety: For external use only. Should be diluted prior to skin application. Avoid contact with eyes and mouth. May cause skin irritation for some individuals, a skin patch test is recommended prior to use. Consult your healthcare professional before using essential oils during pregnancy.