Hydrosols or Hydrolats- Floral waters.
Eucalyptus
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Orange blossom
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Old Man Weed
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Australian Bush
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Hand harvested leaves are placed into the still and the water that is captured as they condense is collected. The essential oils is separated from the water.
Eucalyptus water can be used as a spray to clear the air of your home or car. A little in a personal spritzer is great to help resist all those bugs and germs in the air. Just like a walk in the Australian bush |
The glory of Orange Flower Water has been declared since Cleopatra and beyond. The delightfully playful and fresh the aroma is anti depressant and uplifting. Neroli helps stressed out homes and sleepless nights,
Our Neroli Orange Blossom Hydrosol is produced on our farm using steam distillation of the fresh flowers that are hand picked on our chemical free orchard on the Murray River. Neroli floral water is calming and grounding. A spritz on the pillow to help sleep or spray the aurora of orange blossom floral water in each room to calm the senses but refresh the mind. This captivating hydrosol has an uplifting complex, sweet, bitter citrusy, floral aroma that is a very mild version of its essential oil counterpart, making it a natural addition to recipes, formulas and delightful inventions. |
Old Man Weed as it is lovingly known by the locals, is a vital ingredient in the traditional medicine pantry.
The waters that are made from the distillation process are antibacterial and good for use in the household to cleanse the air and surfaces. Spray the waters around doorways, walls and wet areas. Spray onto moist skin complains such as dermatitis and psoriasis for relief. Spritz any area to clense it from those winter germs. |
After the oils have been extracted and we have all manner of plant waters, we love to blend them together and create the aromas of the Australian Bush.
We live in the bush and love to take the time to smell the gumtrees, the flowers and nature. Australian Bush Water is our blend of waters that come from our yearly harvests. Fresh, clean, sweet and earthy this spritz can be used to delight your senses while it helps you fend off the common cold. |
During the distillation process the oils and waters of the plant escape together and the oils float on top to be separated.
What is left is a plant infused water with tiny particles of aromatics that are suspended in the distilled water. Floral Waters are used for making spritz, mixed into balms, creams,used as a base for tonics, toners and other skin care products. Floral waters are also used in cooking just like the rose water in turkish delight.Nothing nicer than Orange cake with a dash of neroli floral water in the recipe. Hydrosols can be used externally in skin care products, internally as a douche, taken as a tonic or combined in a beverage drink. |