Tea Tree Essential Oil (Australia)

Description

Tea Tree essential oil is known widely for its benefits as a skin and hair care product, astringent, and antiseptic, tea tree oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia. The plant itself is native to Australia, specifically the northern coast of New South Wales, and South Queensland, where it has been used by the aboriginals for centuries as a critical component of their medicine kit. A clear, colorless liquid, tea tree oil has a warm, camphorous, herbaceous, spicy, and medicinal aroma that presents as a strong middle fragrance note. As an essential oil, it has many benefits and applications to our daily lives, and should always be included in any complete natural medicine collection.

Tea Tree Essential Oil is derived from the leaves of the tea tree. Tea tree oil is used for Soaps and Insect Repellents. Tea tree oil, or Melaleuca alternifolia oil, is made from the steam distillation of leaves from the narrow-leaf tea tree plant.

Botanical name : Melaleuca alternifolia

Plant Part: Leaves

Extraction Method: Steam distilled

Odor and Appearance : Pale yellow to nearly colorless and clear

Country of origin : Australia

Main Constituents: Terpinen-4-ol, Gamma-Terpinene, Alpha-Terpinene, 1,8-Cineole (Eucalyptol), Alpha-Terpineol, Terpinolene, ParaPara-Cymene, Limonene

Common Uses: Tea tree essential oil has many uses,

• Skin Care – Treats acne, blemishes, and oily skin.
• Hair & Scalp Health – Helps with dandruff, lice, and scalp irritation.
• Wound Healing – Aids in minor cuts, burns, and insect bites.
• Antifungal Treatment – Used for athlete’s foot, nail fungus, and ringworm.
• Oral Health – Added to mouthwash for fresh breath and gum health.
• Natural Deodorant – Neutralizes body odor-causing bacteria.
• Household Cleaner – Acts as a natural disinfectant for surfaces.
• Respiratory Relief – Helps with congestion and colds when inhaled
• Insect repellent: The oil’s strong scent can act as a natural insect repellent, making it useful for keeping insects like mosquitoes and lice at bay.

Note: Base

Blend Well With: Tea Tree Essential Oil blends well with several other essential oils. Some of the essential oils that complement tea tree oil and form well-balanced blends include Lavender Essential Oil, Lemon Essential Oil, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Peppermint Essential Oil, Rosemary Essential Oil, Chamomile Essential Oil, Geranium Essential Oil, Cedarwood Essential Oil.

Contraindication: Tea tree essential oil can be toxic in high concentrations, and it is not recommended for internal use unless you are under the direct supervision of a qualified medical practitioner who is certified in aromatherapy using essential oils. May cause severe skin irritation if not properly diluted: always heed recommended dilution factors before applying directly to skin. Test on a small, insensitive area of the skin so you know your tolerance. Avoid contact with the eyes, inner ears, and mucous membranes. In those with acne, it can lead to skin over-dryness, itching, or burning.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.*

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