Also known as Australian Southern Spring flower or Tick Bush and found growing in North East Tasmania or South East mainland Australia, Kunzea essential oil contains 5 sesquiterpine (or C15) compounds that all have strong anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore it can be an excellent addition to any joint or muscle treatment. These anti-inflammatory qualities, combined with it’s anti-infectious properties can also make Kunzea essential oil a good treatment for insect bites.
These magical properties of the Kunzea ambigua plant were discovered when a farmer in Tazmania called John Hood noticed that where it was growing by a wire fence, there was no rust on the steel and decided to investigate!