Native Australian Ingredients

We passionately believe in sharing the health/medicinal benefits and properties of herbs, spices from all over the globe especially Native Australian plants.

Here is some of the Native ingredients and their benefits:

Gubinge (Kakadu Plum)

Considered a gift of the Dreamtime, the Kakadu Plum (also known as Gubinge, Billygoat Plum, Murunga, Terminalia Ferdinandiana) is Australia’s star superfood performer. Kakadu Plum has exceptional nutritional and antiseptic properties and has been an important food and medicine in Northern Australia for millennia.

The Kakadu plum has the highest recorded levels of Vitamin C of any fruit in the world, measuring up to 100 times the Vitamin C content found in an orange.
Due to its extreme potency, you only need 1g of freeze-dried Kakadu plum powder to match the Vitamin C content found in an entire orange.
The Kakadu plum exhibits outstanding antioxidant capacity, being 5.2 times more potent than the blueberry.
Due to its exceptional antioxidant composition, it is believed that Kakadu plum could provide the most powerful Alzheimer’s treatment to date.
The Kakadu plum is celebrated for its medicinal properties and is a known antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agent.
The fruit contains 6.1mg of lutein per 100g which is the highest amount compared to other native fruits. In comparison, a Western plum contains 0.82mg of lutein per 100 g, which is also the highest value for the Western fruits. Lutein is a carotenoid vitamin that plays an important role in eye health, improving symptoms in atrophic age-related macular degeneration, which is the leading cause of vision loss in aging Western societies. Lutein protects the retina from damage by inhibiting inflammation.
A vegetarian source of iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium, calcium, copper, phosphorus, Vitamin E and contains 110μg of folate per 100g – the same amount found in broccoli.
The fruit has a high potassium : sodium ratio, which may assist in reducing the risk of hypertension
Kakadu plum is high in dietary fibre and low in calories.

Try Kakadu Plum in our Immunity Support Herbal Infusion.

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Davidson Plum

Traditionally ‘bush tucker’ for Indigenous Australians in northern New South Wales and Queensland, who had the fortitude to eat them raw despite the fruit’s sharp acidity.

The Davidson plum has long been a food source for Indigenous Australians, who consumed the fruit raw despite its extremely sour taste. It has also been eaten by colonial settlers since the early 1900s, but they preferred to use the fruit in jams and cakes instead.

Davidson plum contains high levels of anthocyanins, natural pigments that are strong antioxidants which help protect cells against the damaging effects of free radicals. Anthocyanins may protect against a number of diseases including cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s, as well as autoimmune and cardiovascular diseases.
The antioxidant capacity of the Davidson plum is higher than the blueberry, which is renowned worldwide as the ‘health-promoting fruit’.
A greater anthocyanin intake is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, improved liver function, increased metabolic function, reduced risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes, better weight maintenance, improved cognitive function, improved immunity, improved eye vision and eye health, as well as improved skin and hair health.
The fruit are a good source of Vitamin E and Vitamin C, as well as potassium, lutein, zinc, magnesium and calcium.
Davidson plum contains Vitamin A, which helps to improve problematic skin such as acne. It also speeds up healing, prevents breakouts and supports the skin’s immune system.
Davidson plum is known to have a high potassium : sodium ratio, which may help to reduce hypertension.

Try Davidson Plum in our Inflammatory Support herbal infusion.

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Desert Lime

Desert lime (also known as Citrus glauca) grown in dry, inland parts of the country, flowers mainly in spring, and the fruit ripens in early summer, when it’s harvested by hand. The trees have adapted to the desert climate, with the lime’s flower-to-fruiting time the shortest of any citrus species in the world, taking only 10 to 12 weeks.

Desert limes were eaten whole by Indigenous Australians and have been used for generations to make cordials, sauces, garnishes, marmalades, pickles and chutneys, and even straight from the trees as a thirst quencher.

Desert limes are a powerful source of antioxidants
The antioxidant capacity of desert limes is higher than the blueberry, which is renowned worldwide as the ‘health-promoting fruit’.
Boasts three times the amount of Vitamin C than oranges. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant which helps rejuvenate the skin, enhance skin firmness, even tone and revitalise tissue.
Desert limes are a rich source of Vitamin E, folate, calcium, and lutein (a compound that plays an important role in eye health and wellbeing).
It also has a high potassium : sodium ratio, which may help reduce blood pressure.

Try desert lime in our Immunity Support herbal infusion

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Finger Lime

Finger limes (also known as Citrus Australasica) are found growing on small trees in the rainforests in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales. The small fruits were originally used by Indigenous tribes as a food source; the limes were foraged in tropical jungles for their tangy pulp. The pearls were also used for medicinal purposes to ward off sickness and were applied topically as an antiseptic.

The fruit of a rare rainforest tree, the finger lime has been a valuable source of food and medicine for Indigenous Australians for thousands of years. The fruit was eaten for its delicious taste and its ability to ward off disease, while the pulp and juice of finger limes were applied as an antiseptic to infected sores and boils.

When European settlers cleared the bush for farming, many of the finger lime trees were destroyed. Fortunately, the tree survives in several isolated pockets of sub-tropical rainforest on private land and in national parks. Currently these are the only wild sources of finger limes in the world.

Bursting with zesty flavour, finger limes are rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and Vitamin E.
Each finger lime contains three times the Vitamin C found in a mandarin.
The level of Vitamin E is exceptionally high in the pink finger lime. Vitamin E is one of the most important antioxidants in human cell protection and disease prevention.
They are also high in dietary fibre and a good source of protein.

Try Finger Lime in our Immunity Support herbal infusion.

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Lemon Maar

This native lemongrass, known as Maarr in Nyul Nyul, grows abundantly throughout Australia’s warmer climates in Central Australia, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Northern Queensland. The aromatic clumping grass can grow to a height of around one metre, but is usually harvested at 30 centimetres.

Maarr is a traditional bush medicine, known to treat flu symptoms, headaches, stomach upsets and skin infections. The grass can be dried and stored, then mixed with hot water for tea, or crushed together to make a topical skin ointment.

Sales of Maarr support two Indigenous communities who rely on wild-harvesting native produce as a source of income and cultural engagement.

When the leaves are boiled into a tea, Maarr is used to treat the symptoms of colds and flu, migraine, and digestive issues. A 2010 Griffith University study found that native lemongrass may be just as beneficial as Aspirin at relieving the effects of headaches and migraines.

Try Maar in our Dream On Sleep Support Infusion & Inflammatory Support Infusion.

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Strawberry Gum

Strawberry gum (also known as Eucalyptus Olida) is a medium size tree, which grows in the northern tablelands of New South Wales and Victoria.

Strawberry gum is the original chewing gum! Indigenous Australians passing through the Northern Tablelands would often chew on the leaves of the Strawberry Gum for their sweet berry flavour. They would also moisten the leaves and lay them over a fire to release their fragrant oils, which would help to calm stomach problems.

Strawberry gum is a great source of antioxidants, which provide comprehensive protection from oxidative stress and may prevent or delay cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s, as well as autoimmune and cardiovascular diseases.
Strawberry gum contains antifungal and antibiotic properties. It has been shown to help balance microflora of the gut.
Strawberry gum was traditionally used by moistening the leaves and laying them out over a fire to release their fragrant oils, which would help to calm stomach problems.

Try Strawberry Gum in our Digestive Support Infusion.

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Gumby Gumby

Also known as native apricot, the Gumby Gumby is a hardy shrub that grows readily throughout inland South Australia and coastal parts of Western Australia and Northern Queensland.

Gumby Gumby has been used by Indigenous Australians as a bush medicine, its leaves and bark contain anti-viral properties that help alleviate the symptoms of colds, flus and chest infections. Gumby Gumby is also taken to support overall health and wellbeing. It’s believed a tonic made from the tea may also reduce blood pressure and improve circulation.

A study undertaken by the University of Greifswald in Germany found in vitro, a suppression of tumour cells. More research is required to confirm these findings.

Try Gumby Gumby in our Immunity Support herbal infusion.

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Jilungin

Jilungin is a leaf from the Terminalia cansecens, a relative of the Kakadu plum. The trees grow throughout the Dampier Peninsula, and can reach heights of around 10 metres. The leaves are harvested after the wet season, and when brewed with hot water (often the bark of the tree is included as well) will encourage a deep and restful sleep.

Jilungin is wild-harvested by Indigenous communities in Western Australia. Traditionally the whole plant is harvested and dried on Country.

Sales of Jilungin tea support Indigenous communities throughout the Kimberly through employment and cultural engagement.

A University of Queensland study found that Jilungin contains more antioxidants than green tea.

Traditionally utilized by the Nyul Nyul people, Traditional Owner, Bruno Dann explains that this tea is renowned for its calming, relaxing and sleep inducing properties. An insomniac’s herbal dream!

Try Jilungin in our Dream On Sleep Support herbal infusion.

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Aniseed Myrtle

Aniseed Myrtle (also known as Ringwood) trees are found in the sub-tropical rainforests of the Bellinger and Nambucca valleys in northern New South Wales, where they can grow up to 45 metres high.

Aniseed Myrtle was traditionally used to treat hiccuping, weight loss, lactation, menstrual pain and stomach complaints and is a great digestive aid.

Contains a rich source of antioxidant compounds which help protect cells against the damaging effects of free radicals and may protect against a number of diseases including cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s, as well as autoimmune and cardiovascular diseases.
The antioxidant capacity of aniseed myrtle is higher than the blueberry, which is renowned worldwide as the ‘health-promoting fruit’.
Aniseed myrtle has antifungal and antimicrobial properties and is also a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, folate, magnesium and lutein (a compound that plays an important role in eye health and general wellbeing).
Aniseed myrtle has very high quantities of the compound anethole. Trans-anethole rich herbs have traditionally been used to treat conditions such as anorexia, reflux and hiccups, and to help settle intestinal cramps, colic and flatulence.
Aniseed myrtle was traditionally used to treat hiccuping, weight loss, lactation, menstrual pain and stomach complaints. These days, it’s a great digestive aid.

Try Aniseed Myrtle in our Digestive Support Tea

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Lemon Myrtle

It is endemic to subtropical rainforests of central and south-eastern Queensland, with a natural distribution from Mackay to Brisbane.

The Lemon Myrtle (also known as Backhousia citriodora) is a beautiful Australian shrub, whose leaves have been used by Indigenous Australians for a variety of purposes. Sucking on them provided both hydration and a boost of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. The disease-fighting high-antimicrobial properties in the leaves were released by chewing them or crushing them into a paste. The paste was then rubbed into sores and boils. The leaves were also burnt to release their insect-repelling properties. Ooroo mozzies ooroo!

Lemon myrtle leaves have traditionally been used to flavour foods, treating headaches and as a healing oil. The leaves can be used fresh or dried, and the oil can be extracted through distillation.

The most concentrated source of plant citral (>90%). Citral contains powerful antimicrobial and antifungal properties, which are even superior to those of terpene hydrocarbons found in the renowned tea tree oil.
Lemon myrtle is an exceptional vegan source of calcium.
It’s also a good source of lutein, a carotenoid vitamin that plays an important role in eye health, improving symptoms in atrophic age-related macular degeneration, which is the leading cause of vision loss in aging Western societies. Lutein protects the retina from damage by inhibiting inflammation.
Lemon myrtle is a great source of antioxidants, such as phytochemicals that provide antioxidant activity in both the hydrophilic and lipophilic environment. These antioxidants provide comprehensive protection from oxidative stress, as well as other health benefits.
Its antioxidant capacity is higher than the blueberry, which is renowned worldwide as the ‘health-promoting fruit’.
Lemon myrtle is an excellent source of folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and essential minerals including zinc and magnesium. These nutrients are required for the synthesis and self-repair of DNA.
Lemon myrtle was traditionally used as a medicinal herb for treating headaches.

Try Lemon Myrtle in our Patience, Immunity Support, Inflammatory Support & Rainforest Myrtle Infusions.

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