Tea Tree Essential Oil

 Melaleuca alternifolia

Tea Tree Essential Oil Profile Information

	General - A small tree or shrub (smallest of the tea tree family), with needle-like leaves similar to cypress, with heads of sessile yellow or purplish flowers. The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and twigs. The name is derived from its local usage as a type of herbal tea, prepared from the leaves. These uses of the tea tree are based on a very long history of use by the aboriginal people of Australia. Tea tree has been shown in scientific studies to be active against all three varieties of infectious organisms: bacteria, fungi, and viruses, and to be a very powerful immuno-stimulant. Tea tree is native to Australia, mainly in New South Wales.
	Uses - Tea Tree essential oil,  Melaleuca alternifolia, has a sharp and camphor like medicinal scent. Tea tree is a powerful, yet gentle antiseptic and disinfectant. Often used for the treatment of athlete's foot. Can be used directly on cuts to cleanse and disinfect.Tea tree is cleansing, stimulating and revitalizing to the mind and may be useful after an emotional crisis. Tea Tree is renowned for its remarkable activity against bacteria and fungi. Use for acne, athlete's foot, boils, cuts, wounds, herpes, spots, verrucae and warts (apply neat to small areas). If wounds are deep or puncture wounds it is best that you see your physician.
	Tea Tree essential oil,  Melaleuca alternifolia,  blends well with the following essential oils:  lavender, peppermint, wintergreen, rosemary, citrus oils, spice oils, dragons blood, and patchouli.
	Cautions - Non-toxic, non-irritant, possible sensitization in some individuals.
	Properties - Antifungal, antiseptic, anti-infectuous, anit-inflammatory, antiviral, bactericidal, balsamic, cicatrisant, diaphoretic, expectorant, fungicidal, immono-stimulant, parasiticide, vulnerary.
	All of our oils are 100% pure and natural, of therapeutic grade and free from any chemicals or pesticides. Although all of our products are of premium quality, our essential oils are not certified organic.
	Tea Tree (Melaleuca) Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential oils can also be used in soap making ingredients, lotions, massage oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body fragrance, perfume oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense, light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments, and more.