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Herbal Traditions of Australia
Koala in eucalyptus tree
Austrian medicinal plants have developed protective oils and resins in reponse to the arid climate and frequent bushfires that are important in aromatherapy and herbal applications. The most important of these is eucalyptus gum and (Melaleuca alternifolia)tea tree. Santalum spicatum, the source of Australian sandalwood oil is also used in aromatherapy as an ecological alternative to the endangered Santalum album. Aboriginal uses of native plants was poorly documented, and much of the oral traditions of the Maoris are now lost to us. The use of kino, eucalyptus to control infections and bleeding was passed on to early settlers. Leptospermum scoparium, manuka was also a widespread native remedy, including gunshot wounds. Herbal remedies were administered by the Tohanga, both doctor and spiritual healer who used ritual baths as an integral part of the healing process.1
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Cajeput |
Melaleuca leucadendron, M. leucadendra |
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While Cajeput is the sister tree to Tea tree and Niaouli the important difference is that Cajeput is skin-irritant and as such less suitable for external use.
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Eucalyptus |
Eucalyptus globulus |
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Eucalyptus is best known for it's ability to relieve congestion and ease breathing in colds. The essential oil of eucalyptus contains cineole, a potent antiseptic that helps kill bacteria and fungi.
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Sandalwood |
Santalum album |
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Sandalwood oil has a sweet-woody, warm, balsamic aroma that improves with age. The essential oil blends wonderfully with most
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Tea Tree |
Melaleuca alternifolia |
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Tea tree's major contribution to the herbal pharmacy is its broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity.
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- Deni Brown HSA Encyclopedia of Herbs & Their Uses, Pub. Dorling Kindersley (1995)
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