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Botanical Name: Callitris intratropica (R.T. Baker & H.G. Smith) Family: Cupressaceae. Synonyms: Northern Australian Cypress Pine. Origin: Northern Australia, predominantly the Northern Territory. Plantations are within a 80 km radius of Darwin NT and on the Melville Island. Botanical Description: A medium to large sized tree around 15 to 45-meters (140 ft) high, with highly fragrant wood. Oil Extraction: Essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the wood. The oil is clear, deep-cobalt blue slightly viscous liquid. Aroma Profile: The top note is sweet-woody, fragrant. The body note is sweet-floral woody with spicy-clove undertone. The dry-out is lingering faint woody, sweet and fragrant. Major Constituents: Guaiol, β-eudesmol, γ-eudesmol, bulnesol, guaiazulene. Adulterants: Copaiba balsam. Regulatory Status: None. Aromatherapy: Calming, reassuring. Blends well with: Brilliant fixative properties. Citrus scents, woody notes and green scents. Safety Data: Non-toxic, mildly-irritant, moderate-sensitizing, mild eye-irritant.
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