| Specifics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of Origin: | Australia | Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation |
| Chemical Families: | Monoterpenes, Oxides, Sesquiterpenols | Plant Parts: | Flowers, Leaves, Twigs |
| Cultivations: | Plant was Wild Crafted | Botanical Families: | Myrtaceae |
| Aromas: | Camphoraceous, Citrus, Earthy, Herbaceous, Sweet | Notes: | Middle |
Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions
The Kunzea ambigua plant from Southern Australia is covered with fluffy white flowers on long arching branches, flowering from October to December - also known as White Cloud and tick bush. Use with Melissa to help relieve shock with deep emotional trauma. Useful for headache management - add a drop of Peppermint to the Kunzea.
Add to Trauma oil to help prevent bruising with the addition of Helichrysum at a 10% dilution. (approximatley 27 drops total of equal amounts of Kunzea and Helichrysum italicum)
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Therapeutic Properties
- Antibiotic - kills microorganisms
- Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
- Anti-infectious, anti-microbial, antiparasitic, antiviral, bactericidal
- Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation
- Antifungal - inhibits growth of fungus especially candida
- Antioxidant - inhibits oxidation
- Antiviral - inhibits growth of viruses
- Antispasmodic -relieves spasms of involuntary and voluntary muscles
- Decongestant - reduces nasal mucus production and swelling
- Expectorant - removes excess mucus from respiratory system
- Immune stimulant - stimulates functioning of immune system
- Vasodilator - helps to dilate blood vessels, warming
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Builds confidence and strength
Uplifts the spirit
Releases deep emotional pain
Recipe
Bronchitis Relief
5 drops Kunzea Kunzea ambigua
5 drops Black Spruce Picea mariana
5 drops Orange (Sweet) Citrus sinensis
Blend oils together and add to a blank inhaler. Breath often when needing support and relief from Bronchitis.
References:
1. Zeck, Robbie The Blossoming Heart, Aroma Tours, Australia, 2008
2) Picture used by permission by Friends of Lane Cove National Park http://www.friendsoflanecovenationalpark.org.au/
Safety
May cause skin sensitivity if oxidized.
