Tea Tree Oil

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.

Colour: Pale yellow/ colorless

Common Uses: Best known as a very powerful immune stimulant and antibacterial. It can help to fight all three categories of infectious organisms (Bacteria, Fungi, and Viruses).  Used in vapor therapy, Tea Tree oil can help with colds,  sinusitis and viral infections. For skin and hair, Tea Tree has been used to combat acne, oily skin, head lice and dandruff.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Middle

Scent Strength: Medium to Strong

Blends well with: all the spices, citrus oils lavender, lemon scents and herb oils.,

Aromatic Scent: Strong, fresh, antiseptic and medicinal scent. .

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.