In comparison to other essential oils, the therapeutic potential of Kunzea Oil is still in its infancy. However, the combination of both anecdotal and scientific evidence and the increase in new studies being conducted in recent years, demonstrate that there are several proven and promising therapeutic uses of Kunzea Oil.
While a lot of oils can lay claim to similar benefits to Kunzea, it is the high content of several important sesquiterpene compounds (C15) present in the organic composition of Kunzea ambigua that makes it unique. It is these C15 compounds that give Kunzea its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. The key compounds in Kunzea are alpha-pineol, viridifloral, cineole, alpha-terpineol, bicyclogermacrene, globulol, spathulenol and ledol.
A typical analysis of the major components in Kunzea Oil are as follows:Alpha-pinene 35-52%
1,8 cineole 9-16%
Viridiflorol 7-12%
Globulol 7-11%
Bicyclogermacrene 4-5%
Alpha-terpineol 2%
Another reason why Kunzea is different from other essential oils is its unusual biochemical properties. Its two major constitutes are alpha-pinene and 1,9 cineole. The pinene is present in a larger percentage than the cineole, which is very unusual. The presence and ratio of these two compounds give Kunzea its powerful properties for treating all manner of respiratory conditions. Its low percentage of cineole also means that it is larger considered non-irritant and safer on the skin than similar essential oils, such as Eucalyptus and Tea Tree.
In addition to its various therapeutic uses, this refreshing and aromatic oil has a number of key benefits over alternative essential oils. Some key benefits of Kunzea Oil include:
- Safe and suitable for most skin types
- Organically grown (without certification) in Tasmania
- Helps decrease inflammation and pain
- Aromatically uplifting and invigorating
Kunzea has been relatively unknown as an aromatherapy essential oil because little was known about it until recent years. The numerous therapeutic and aromatic benefits of Kunzea oil has begun to attract the attention of health and wellness professionals throughout the world, and it has stimulated a great deal of exploration into its usage in conventional medicine, aromatherapy, household products and perfumery.