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Minimal intervention – our unique process

Kochii Oil’s purity and excellent quality comes down to the process of extracting the oil from leaf to bottle. Our process has been years in the making with the initial trial commencing in 1990 with our core focus being to maintain Kochii’s purity by extracting oil as naturally as possible. Our team travelled all over […]

Autumn uses for Kochii Oil

Autumn is here which means a welcome change of season, hello autumn! This month we thought we would put together the best ways to incorporate Kochii into all autumn activities and preparation. 1. Get in the garden Autumn is a great time to get gardening, planting for spring and to offer your plants some tlc […]

Understanding Kochii’s disinfectant, antibacterial and antiseptic properties

Antibacterial and disinfectant products are in high demand at the moment, and sadly most are full of nasty chemicals and are highly toxic. Kochii is an amazing natural yet potent disinfectant, antibacterial and antiseptic. The core ingredient of Kochii, cineole, is a potent antimicrobial. It kills bacteria, protozoans, viruses and fungi including mould! Kochii can […]

Keeping unwanted pests under control with Kochii

Kochii’s powers truly are unlimited especially when it comes to pests. The best part about using Kochii is that it is natural, safe for children, pets and of course you! It also has a net positive impact on the environment meaning you can avoid nasty aerosol sprays and harsh chemicals. Here are some of the […]

Summer at the still

Summer is here and for us, that means a change in production. Our whole business model is in tune with our natural environment and ecosystem. We work with the land, nurturing our trees and harnessing an optimal environment for them to grow. Our harvesting and production process is all about sustainability and minimizing our carbon […]

The Other Oil

Kochii Oil is produced using the age-old steam distillation process. A by-product of this process is the spent leaf biomass that traditionally has been stockpiled, dried and then used as a solid fuel for the furnace. Over the years as production has increased significantly so too has the amount of biomass necessitating the need to […]

Kochii in the great outdoors

This month we thought we would explore the uses for Kochii outside your home, in its natural environment, the great outdoors! We’ve penned together a number of blogs on cleaning and household uses for Kochii because honestly there are plenty! This month we want to focus on how Kochii can be used outdoors, bracing the […]

Spring Cleaning with Kochii

As we enter the last few days of winter, spring is on our minds, and with that comes spring cleaning! Did you know that the definition of spring cleaning is going from room to room, top to bottom within your household and cleaning? As the concept of spring cleaning is widely popular across many cultures […]

The Tree That Keeps On Giving

Our unique story begins with Eucalyptus kochii (pronounced “koh-chee-eye”), more commonly known as an oil mallee, a species found only in the semi-arid interior of Western Australia. Growing in an ancient and fragile landscape these trees have adapted to this harsh environment thanks to the large, woody swellings at the base of their stems called […]

Collaborating with Kochii

This month, we thought we would touch on collaboration as the saying goes, two heads are better than one. We are so inspired each week by the number of local small Australian businesses that share our love for authentic, locally sourced produce, leaving a net positive impact on the environment. We are always looking for […]

Come Back to the Original – Australian Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalypts are iconic Australian trees with the Eucalyptus species by far the most common tree in the Australian landscape. There are over 700 species of Eucalyptus most of which are native to Australia. Indigenous Australians have long known the many benefits of eucalyptus trees traditionally using nearly all parts of the tree. Leaves and leaf […]

Caring for your Kochii Oil

This month we thought we would run through some of the ways to store and care for your Kochii oil to keep it safe and ensure longevity and effectiveness. Traditionally premium eucalyptus oil brands are stored in either amber or dark blue bottles, the bottles should always be made of glass. Transparent glass bottles allow […]

Cleaning with Eucalyptus Oil

Most Australian households are familiar with eucalyptus oil, many will actually have a bottle of eucalyptus oil on hand. There’s a myriad of uses domestically for eucalyptus oil including as a disinfectant and cleaner, stain/grease remover or for medicinal purposes. With a growing trend to eco-friendly solutions eucalyptus oil is becoming increasingly popular in commercial […]

Buying in Bulk

We are so excited to receive an increasing number of messages regarding purchasing Kochii Oil in bulk, requests range from 1 litre purchases to multiple drums of 20 and 200 litres. We thought we would take a moment to pen together a blog on how to go about purchasing our oil in bulk and shipping […]

A sustainable start to 2021

If you have been following our business for a while, you would know that sustainability is an important business value of ours, in fact our whole business model is built around sustainability. Sustainability is built into our production process leaving a net positive impact on the environment and looks like this; TreesOur trees are grown […]

At home with Kochii – Summer series

Holiday season is right around the corner, schools out for summer, workplaces are winding down and we are all preparing for the silly season. In this blog, we will provide tips and uses to maximize the use of your Kochii oil around your home during the entertaining season. Here are some handy tips and uses […]

5 ways to create DIY gifts with Kochii this Christmas

The most wonderful time of the year is approaching and if we have learned anything from 2020 is that homemade, product quality and transparency are key. If you’re feeling inspired to whip up some useful, quality and sustainable gifts this year, read on and get making! 1. DIY melt and pour soap – Christmas molds […]

The Wonders of Kochii

Over the last three years Kochii Eucalyptus Oil have increased production of our world-class eucalyptus oil by nearly 10-fold. This has led to a substantial increase in our spent leaf biomass, what some would call a waste product from the distillation process but we call an environmental opportunity. This biomass is stockpiled, dried and used […]

Field Day Walk

On the 18th of September 2020 Kochii Eucalyptus Oil held its inaugural field day walk. The event took place in Kalannie, Western Australia and was met with 147 attendees. This year, the focus of the event was to celebrate and pay tribute to the Kalannie Distillers, who’s vision was instrumental in the development of Kochii […]

The many uses of Kochii eucalyptus oil

Every household should be home to a bottle of Kochii eucalyptus oil as the uses are endless and every day we are discovering new ways to use Kochii oil. Below we have listed some of the most popular ways our customers use Kochii: Cleaning There are so many ways to clean with Kochii eucalyptus oil, […]