At Meluka Australia, we’re passionate about showcasing the health benefits of Australia’s native botanical species, such as the Melaleuca alternifolia, colloquially known as  Australian tea tree. In our previous blog, we discussed the health benefits of eating organic foods. This week, we’ll delve into essential oils and how they promote natural health.  History of the Use of Essential Oils Ancient Egypt was the birthplace of essential oils. The Egyptians cultivated plants to extract their oils and used them in cosmetics, medicine and for religious purposes. Although we can only speculate, it’s believed that essential oils were produced in Egypt by a...

Last week, we celebrated Earth Day and the wondrous gifts Mother Earth provides us with, including natural herbs and food, such as organic fruits and vegetables. This week, we’ll discuss the benefits of choosing organic and why it’s best for our health, as opposed to store-bought produce that is full of synthetic or chemical fertilizers and herbicides. What does “organic” mean? The term “organic” means relating to or derived from living matter. In the world of food, it refers to farming methods used without pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and other artificial agents. Both are correct and refers to the way agricultural...

We have a good gut feeling, thanks to our new release, Bio-Fermented Probiotic Concentrate with Native Honey and Lemon!  We’ve complemented our range of raw, organic tea tree and honey derived products with a new probiotic tonic that combines the benefits of our native raw honey, with carefully selected multi-strain probiotics to improve your digestive health.   Since the release of Meluka Australia’s Probiotic Concentrate to the Australian market, we’ve received positive feedback from our customers about the benefits Meluka’s gut friendly tonic has had on their health.    An Overview of Gut Health Our amazing bodies are full of trillions...

We've touched on the brain-gut connection and how gut health affects our overall wellbeing.  This week we are looking further into the effects that an unbalanced gut can have on your health. Gut Microbiome Your ‘gut microbiome’ is made up of the trillions of microorganisms and their genetic material that live in your intestinal tract. These microorganisms, mainly comprising bacteria, are involved in functions critical to your health and wellbeing. These bacteria live in your digestive system and they play a key role in digesting food you eat, and they help with absorbing and synthesising nutrients too. Gut bugs are...