The Australian Continent is filled with mysterious and beautiful examples of
nature’s magnificent design at its best. Stories filled with mystique and
ancient people have fascinated us for many decades. The Original people have
not only survived their harsh outback-living elements but also for thousands
of years have thrived by preparing numerous natural plant remedies and foods.
Preparaton and use of essentail oil bearing plants is a major part of the
aboriginal pharmacopoeia.
The indigenous inhabitants of Bathurst and Melville Islands, off the coast of
the Northern Territory are the Tiwi people. They have used Northern Pine in
various ways. What is known is that they used the bark of the tree as a
medication for relief of diarrhea and post-natal bleeding. Bark and leaves
helped to repel bugs, and the ashes were used for easing aches and pains.
The oil is now being steam distilled and sold to companies worldwide; the
products range from sports to cosmetics and perfumery.
"Jurlique and myself are excited about this totally new product in
the world market, which could have a similar significance as tea tree oil and
eucalyptus oil one day."
Dr. Jurgen Klein
Founder Jurlique International
“A situation was created which opened the way for
development of an essentail oil industry based on a plantation resource of a
unique Australian species. The results of this work have brought to the
world’s essential oil market another unique Australian product, named Blue
Cypress Oil because of the beautiful cobalt blue color.”
Bill McGilvray
Chairman, Australian Cypress Oil Pty., Ltd
.
“This beautiful tree gives such a valuable and lovely blue oil. Sales
are helping us build roads that we need and also housing and other needs for
our communities. This is a very valuable industry for us.”
Matthew Wonaeamirri
The Chairman of the Tiwi Land Council