Natural Remedies

Everyday natural remedies inspired by the Australian bush.

Natural Remedies

Tea Tree Oil for Acne, Skin and Cleaning: How to Use It Properly

Tea tree oil is one of the few natural remedies with genuine clinical trial evidence for acne treatment. It also has documented applications for skin cleaning, eczema management and household disinfecting. Here's how to use it correctly for each purpose.

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Nilgiri Oil: Benefits, Uses and Its Connection to Australian Eucalyptus

Nilgiri oil is the name used across South Asia for eucalyptus oil — specifically oil from eucalyptus trees growing in the Nilgiri Hills of southern India. Here's what it is, why it's the same compound as Australian eucalyptus, its traditional Ayurvedic uses, and what the research shows.

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Eucalyptus Oil in a Diffuser: How to Use It, Best Blends and Safety Guide

Eucalyptus oil is one of the best essential oils to diffuse — with genuine respiratory and mood benefits, an extraordinary scent, and a well-characterised safety profile. Here's how to use it properly, the best Australian native blends, and what to know about safe diffusing.

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Tea Tree Oil for Hair and Scalp: Dandruff, Itchy Scalp and How to Use It

Tea tree oil has one of the strongest evidence bases of any natural remedy for scalp conditions — particularly dandruff. Here's what the research shows, how it works, and the most effective ways to use it on hair and scalp.

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Emu Oil: Benefits, Uses and How to Choose the Best Australian Product

Emu oil has a long history of use in Aboriginal communities and a growing body of scientific evidence supporting its anti-inflammatory and skin-healing properties. Here's what it actually does, which forms work best for which applications, and how to choose a quality Australian product.

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Kunzea Oil: The Complete Guide to Australia's Anti-Inflammatory Native Oil

Kunzea oil is Tasmania's most significant contribution to the Australian essential oil industry — a native plant oil with a distinct chemical profile, genuine anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, and a growing scientific evidence base. Here's everything worth knowing.