SOOTHING SECRETS

Go natural with the help of healing eucalyptus oil – it soothes the itch of insect bites and stings, inevitable during summer.

Good Medicine

A gentle and effective way to use eucalyptus oil with Banalasta’s new scratch ‘n bite. With a pleasant and refreshing fragrance, scratch ‘n bite comes in a handy bottle with an innovative dropper system that allows for direct application to affected areas and also saves waste. It’s definitely a home first-aid kit essential.

One of the ingredients used in Banalasta’s scratch ‘n bite is eucalyptus radiata oil, which comes from the company’s own plantation. Other ingredients included in this anti-microbial, antifungal formula are tea-tree oil, Australian rosalina oil and chamomile oil – all well known for their healing properties.

STAMP OF APPROVAL

All the ingredients in scratch ‘n bite have been extensively researched and the results show that the have excellent healing properties. And, in fact, apart from soothing insect bites and stings, scratch ‘n bite is also great for fighting infections such as tinea, athlete’s foot and mild cases of acne, as well as helping minor cuts and abrasions.

SHOPPING NOTES

You’ll find Banalasta’s scratch ‘n bite at Woolworths stores, selected health-food shops, pharmacies and garden centres.

Use scratch ‘n bite only as directed and consult your health-care professional if symptoms persist.

The Northern Daily Leader

Wine, lavender, eucalyptus, sheep and cattle. A strange mixture but one that evolved out of sheer necessity to survive, and after many challenges and years of hard work, Banalasta Plantation is proud to showcase its success.

The doors of the Banalasta Visitor Centre recently opened to the public for an experience with a difference. There are wine tastings, a gift and coffee shop, a tour of the distillery, picnic areas and even walking trails.

Located 12kms north of Bendemeer, just off the New England Highway and halfway between Tamworth and Armidale, this project is a dream come true for the Blickling family and its supporters.

A shock statistic – Australia imports 90 per cent of its eucalyptus oil – triggered the idea to start a plantation of eucalypts for their oil and not for timber. More than one million trees ere planted, but the initial survival rate was not good. Years of experience has solved that problem though and helped with further diversification into grapes and lavender.

To share more of the experience, come up to the Bendy district and see for yourself.