The Kunzea shrubs (named after botanist Gustav Kunze), from the Myrtaceae family, are indigenous to Tasmania. The Kunzea ambigua flower is described as having aromatics of citrus, eucalypt and sweet honey. It was commonly known by European settlers as ‘tick bush’ because it was said that animals sought refuge under the bushes to rid themselves of the external parasites. However, it is also recognised that Australia’s First Peoples used the plant to relieve irritated skin, muscle tightness and pain. Tasmanian Soap Farm sources quality-assured steam-distilled Tasmanian Kunzea ambigua essential oil (made from the freshly cut leaves and branchlets) and incorporates it in its devil skin care soap. Scientists have discovered that it has 52 compounds, chiefly alpha pinene (62%), and these contribute to its unique properties. The essential oil was registered with the Australian Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA) in 2018 with the following therapeutic claims:
- May help enhance/improve/promote/increase joint mobility in mild arthritis;
- Relief of muscular aches and pains;
- May assist in the management of eczema;
- May temporarily relieve joint pain/aches associated with mild arthritis;
- May temporarily relieve joint inflammation/ swelling associated with mild arthritis;
- May assist in the management of dry skin.
There is obviously something quite special about this clean-smelling, medicinal essential oil. You might want to let the soap lather linger just a little longer when you use it. Have a devilish time!
What’s more, we now add the this essential oil to our ‘kunzea kiss’ lip balm. Say goodbye to dry lips and hello to kissable ones! It's so good that it's in lots of our products now.
