Tea Tree Essential Oil

A few of Tea Tree Essential Oil qualities are as follows:

- cleansing, purifying, uplifting, antimicrobial, antiseptic,

antiviral, balsamic, bactericide, cicatrisant,

expectorant, fungicide and insecticide.

- No house should be without this essential oil, as it is one of the most powerful immune system builders.

- it is great to clean wounds and also relieves muscle aches and pains.

- In World War II, the producers and the cutters were exempt from military service until enough essential oil

had been accumulated. Each soldier and sailor was issued with some as part of their kit, to treat tropical

infections and infected wounds.

- Tea tree oil is very important in the health of the immune system, as it acts as a immuno-stimulant and

increases the body's ability to fight off any infections.

- it can be used to help clear vaginal thrush, cystitis and genital infections in general and on the skin,

it clears abscesses, acne, burns, herpes, athlete's foot, cold sores, blemishes, diaper rash, warts,

sunburn and infected wounds, while fighting dandruff on the scalp.

-When pared with citronella or cedarwood it makes a great bug repellent and killer.

Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia

Plant Part: Leaves

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: Australia

Description: The Tea Tree is a small tree or shrub with needle-like leaves. It is also domestically referred to as Ti-tree. It can grow up to 7 meters (20 feet) in height and thrives in marshy areas, though it is now cultivated in plantations. The Tea Tree is very robust; it is ready for cutting only two years after its’ previous harvest.

Color: Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid.

Common Uses: Tea Tree Essential Oil is best known as a very powerful immune stimulant. It can help to fight all three categories of infectious organisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses), and there is evidence that Tea Tree Oil massages prior to an operation may help to fortify the body and reduce post-operative shock. Used in vapor therapy, Tea Tree Oil can help with colds, measles, sinusitis and viral infections. For skin and hair, Tea Tree has been used to combat acne, oily skin, head lice and dandruff. As essential oils have become more accepted by the public, the use of Tea Tree has increased significantly. This can be readily evidenced by the commercial products now using Tea Tree Essential Oil.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Cinnamon Bark, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Rosewood, Rosemary and Thyme.

Aromatic Scent: Tee Tree Essential Oil has a fresh, antiseptic and medicinal scent. It also has characteristic mint and spice back-notes.

History: The aboriginal people of Australia have long used Tea tree oil; similarly, Tea tree has a long history of use within the field of aromatherapy. In World War Two, the producers and the cutters of Tea Tree were exempt from military service until enough essential oil had been accumulated. The oil was a highly valued product as it was issued to each soldier and sailor as part of their kit in order to treat tropical infections and infected wounds.

Cautions: Tea Tree Essential Oil is usable directly on the skin for most people but may cause dermal sensitization in some people. Do not take internally.Cautions: Tea Tree Essential Oil is directly on the skin for most people but may cause dermal sensitization in some people. Do not take internally.