Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Kanuka Essential Oil | Kunzea Ericoides for Natural UV Protection

Kanuka Essential Oil

Steam distilled from the branches and leaves ofKunzea ericoides, this New Zealand oil has a powerful fresh, spicy and herbaceous-green profile with a lightly tangy sweetness. It works as a top-to-middle note in clean botanical and aromatic compositions.

At a Glance

• Aromatic profile: Powerful, fresh, spicy, herbaceous, green and lightly sweet
• Note: Top to middle
• Best suited to: Perfumery, aromatherapy and professionally diluted personal-care products

Specifications of Kanuka Essential Oil

• Botanical name: Kunzea ericoides
• Family: Myrtaceae
• Extraction method: Steam distilled
• Parts used: Branches and leaves
• Note: Top to middle
• Odor: Powerful, fresh, spicy and herbaceous-green with tangy sweetness
• Appearance: Yellowish
• Country of origin: New Zealand

Aromatic Profile

A forceful fresh-green opening with spicy herbaceous body and a lightly tangy, sweet undertone. It can add lift and botanical definition to aromatic blends.

Blending Direction

• Pairs with citrus, eucalyptus, tea tree, conifers, herbs, woods and resinous materials.
• Useful in fresh green, clean botanical and spicy-herbal accords.
• Start low because the aroma as powerful.

Composition & Formulation

A concentrated steam-distilled essential oil from branch/leaf of Kunzea ericoides.

Technical Details

• INCI: Kunzea ericoides Branch/Leaf Oil
• Extraction: Steam Distilled
• Plant part: Branch/Leaf
• Appearance: Yellowish

Formulation Notes

• Use in diluted aromatic formulations
• Introduce gradually when building the finished aroma
• Store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and air

Applications

Natural Perfumery

• Perfume oils and fragrance compositions that feature this material’s distinctive aromatic profile
• Use as a top-to-middle note in perfume oils and solid fragrances
• Blends with Angelica, Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Chamomile

Safety

• For external use only; do not ingest.
• Do not apply undiluted.
• Store cool, tightly closed and away from light to limit oxidation.
• Patch test the finished formulation and seek qualified advice for vulnerable users.