Eucalyptus Oil
(E. cneorifolia)

The eucalyptus used to produce this essential oil grows in an untouched plantation of its native region of Kangaroo Island, South Australia. With its sunny weather and moderate winter rainfall, the coastal, Mediterranean climate of the island allows the plant to develop its distinctive aroma, which is characterised by a very high proportion of 1,8 cineole at 78%. The green twigs and leaves are collected in spring and, while still fresh, steam distilled in the local distillery to produce this pure essential oil.

Eucalyptus is an ancient plant from the days of Gondwana; the oldest known eucalyptus fossils, found in Patagonia, show evidence of flowers, fruits and leaves that date back 52 million years. Many primordial plant species were preserved on the Australian continent after its isolation, most notably the eucalyptus; of the approximately 900 species of Eucatyptus, about 95% are native to Australia. Eucalyptus cneorifolia, also known as Kangaroo Island narrow-leaved mallee, belongs to the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) and is indigenous exclusively to Kangaroo Island, South Australia. The evergreen shrub or small, multi-stemmed tree reaches heights of up to 10m. A multitude of oil glands are visible on its long, lance-like, olive green leaves. From December to April, the tree develops clusters of white flowers which develop into small, woody seed pods.