AUSTRALIAN ANISEED MYRTLE OIL, 12ml

(Grown in the Bellinger Valley, its natural habitat)

ANISEED MYRTLE OILANISEED MYRTLE is the oil from the Australian subtropical rainforest tree, called Ringwood, which is very rare in the wild.

RINGWOOD LORDS

ANISEED MYRTLE OILThere is an old growth forest in the valley that few human eyes have seen.
Protected by its isolation and by National Park & Wildlife Service regulation, this forest of Ringwood giants – some 40 metres tall and 5 metre around - is an ancient reminder of a former glory.
These lush rainforest trees have evolved in one small valley in the world and exist, naturally, nowhere else.
Although there are several remnant populations in the valley, there is none so grand, so awe-inspiring, as the old growth forest.
The following poem by Evelyn Cadman, is an ode to this magical place.



FOREST OF ANISEED

Forest of Aniseed – stately and grand
Tucked away safely, away from demand
Fills the air with parochial scent
And carpet the floor with leaves that are spent.

Beautiful forest of medieval feel
Whispers of passing time and things that are real
Visions of otherworlds or a universe complete
In the palm understorey and ferns at your feet.

A precious place is this forest so rare -
Such a privilege to know it is there.
In an uncertain world of chaos and dilemma
This place creates the ultimate centre.

ANISEED MYRTLE OIL These rain loving, rainforests giants grow beside the waterways, dipping their roots into the cool waters and acidic soils on which they thrive. Once Kings of the Valley, Protectors of the Waterways, the Ringwood Lords have a familiar scent of aniseed. How is this possible that different species from different parts of the world possess the same aromatic compounds? Evolutionary biologists would call it convergent evolution. Nature works in mysterious ways and I, for one, will never cease to marvel at her wizardry.
Common to all aniseed-scented plants, such as Fennel and Aniseed from Europe, and Star Anise from China, is the organic compound, anethole. Australia’s very own Ringwood (Anetholea anisata syn. Backhousia anisata, commonly known as Aniseed Myrtle) is particularly high in this compound. Anethole has a sweet refreshing scent and is a stimulant with bactericidal properties. A recent study cited in the September 2000 edition of the ‘Natural Health Review’ magazine, showed that Backhousia anisata essential oil inhibits the growth of several species of bacteria.

ANISEED MYRTLE OIL The aromatic potential of this rare Australian native was first investigated by the NSW Forestry Commission in the 1940s, when the war in Europe made European sources of anethole inaccessible. Sixty years later, this potential has been revived.
This is a hand-tended plantation grows side-by side with the wild creek-side trees in their natural habitat.
The trees are hand-harvested and distilled to yield a high quality pure essential oil that cannot be duplicated in conditions outside the natural range of this species.

Aniseed Myrtle potential applications:

  • flavour masking agent
  • expectorant
  • sedative and stimulant in cough medicines.

It is regarded as an:

  • Antiseptic
  • Bactericide
  • Cancer-preventative
  • Carminative
  • Dermatitogenic
  • Expectorant
  • Fungicide
  • Gastro stimulant and insecticide

Plants containing anethole have traditionally been used to assist with weight loss, lactation and stomach complaints. Aniseed Myrtle is distilled to produce the essential oil, or it is harvested and dried as whole leaf and it is also ground. The flavour of Aniseed Myrtle is exquisite when small amounts are added to:

  • Rice
  • Seafood
  • Stocks
  • Sauces
  • Breads
  • Biscuits
  • Pastries
  • Desserts
  • Ice cream.

Magnificent aromas, advanced aromatherapy

Magnificent aromas, advanced aromatherapy,
great for experienced aromatherapists

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