Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is a diverse genus of flowering trees and shrubs (including a distinct group with a multiple-stem mallee growth habit) in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Members of the genus dominate the tree flora of Australia, and include the tallest known flowering plant on Earth. There are more than 700 species of eucalyptus and most are native to Australia; a very small number are found in adjacent areas of New Guinea and Indonesia. One species, Eucalyptus deglupta, ranges as far north as the Philippines.

                                                       

Bygum "Blue Mallee" Eucalyptus Oil is produced from Eucalyptus Polybractea which is a dwarf variety of the Eucalyptus species and has only been found to grow naturally in two locations in Australia.
One of these locations is in the general "Goldfields" area of North West Victoria where our harvesting and distillery is located. Eucalyptus Polybractea is known locally and by Australian Producers as "Blue Mallee" in reference to the Glaucous Bluey – grey / Bluey-green colour of the leaves.

                       

The Australian Eucalyptus Oil Company operates in an environmentally sustainable and responsible manner and in accordance with all acts and regulations applicable to the production of eucalyptus oil in Australia. The production of Bygum Blue Mallee Eucalyptus Oil does not harm the eucalyptus plant in any way as only the branchlets and leaves are cut, leaving the plant to regrow and be ready for cutting again within 2 years. The Eucalyptus plants cut by The Australian Eucalyptus Oil Company have been cut for the production of eucalyptus Oil for almost 120 years without harm. When cut, the areas provide an excellent firebreak and refuge for native animals as well as helping regenerate local flora. The plants grow in a completely natural environment without any form of intervention. There are no pesticides, herbicides, fertilisers, other chemicals or irrigation used.

While there are hundreds of different varieties of Eucalyptus growing naturally in Australia only a very small number can be used to produce medicinal quality Eucalyptus Oil and of these Eucalyptus Polybractea or "Blue Mallee" is recognised as producing the Highest Quality Medicinal Eucalyptus Oil known. In addition to its high quality for medicinal use "Blue Mallee" is highly valued and sought after for its very Strong and Long Lasting Odour which make it ideal for cleaning and freshening in the home. 

If you have never used Pure Blue Mallee Eucalyptus Oil you will be astounded by the strength of the Oil and the difference it makes to any cleaning / freshening tasks you normally use Eucalyptus Oil for. Brands of Eucalyptus Oil that you find in the supermarkets or pharmacies mostly contain imported oil derived from E. Globulus. It is much weaker in odour and the fragrance does not last very long when used.