Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) steam distilled leaf/twig, Australia. Fresh and antiseptic, rather pungent aroma. This is a "must have" essential oil. It is antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericide, expectorant, fungicide and insecticide. Although it may cause irritation on sensitive areas of skin, along with Lavender it is just about the only oil that is recommended to be used "neat" or straight from the bottle without dilution. Tea tree has extensive applications in medicine and veterinary medicine (rarely, if ever, used on cats or birds, use caution). Its most important usage is to help the immune system fight off infectious diseases. Activates the white corpuscles to form a defense against invading organisms and helps to shorten the duration of illness. Indicated for influenza, cold sores, and gingivitis. A series of massages with this oil before surgery will help to fortify the body. Its strong antiviral and germicidal properties are useful in repeated infections. Its fungicidal properties help clear vaginal thrush and is of value with genital infections generally. Gives relief to genital and anal itching as well as general itching from chicken pox to rashes caused by insect bites. Clears blemishes caused by chicken pox and shingles. Useful with minor burns, sores, sunburn, ringworm, warts, tinea, herpes and athletes foot. Helpful with dry conditions of the scalp as well as dandruff.
Blends well with cinnamon, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, ginger, lavender, and thyme.
Cautions: Non Toxic
Scent signature: Top Note
Uses: Tea tree oil is used in soaps, toothpaste, deodorants, disinfectants, gargles, germicides, and aftershaves and colognes.
