The Essential Oil Industry

Essential Oils: Australian Stats

The essential oil industry in Australia is growing fast. Here are some of the key facts:

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Commercially produced Australian Essential Oils

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From Melaleuca alternifolia and M. linariifolia

From Backhousia citriodora

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From Lavandula angustifolia

From Foeniculum vulgare

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Boronia megastigma

1,8-cineole type. From Eucalyptus polybractea, E. radiata, etc

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From Santalum spicatum

From Leptospermum petersonii

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From Mentha piperita

From Petroselinum crispum

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Australian Native Oils – Anti-microbial and Anti-inflammatory Activity

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Australian Native Oils – Anti-microbial and Anti-inflammatory Activity – ASCC 2025... Read More → Australian Native Oils – Anti-microbial and Anti-inflammatory Activity

Current List of Exempt Native Specimens (LENS) for essential oil production – August 2022

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Species name Common name Acacia dealbata Silver Wattle Acacia decurrens Black Wattle Backhousia citriodora Lemon Ironwood Boronia... Read More → Current List of Exempt Native Specimens (LENS) for essential oil production – August 2022

Agrifutures grant: “Australian Native OiIs: Creation of Industry Standards and R&D Resources”

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Since Summer 2019 EOPAA has been busy applying to Agrifutures for grant funding for a project titled. “Australian Native OiIs: Creation of... Read More → Agrifutures grant: “Australian Native OiIs: Creation of Industry Standards and R&D Resources”

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