Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea Tree Pure Essential Oil - 1/2 oz bottle
Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Plant Part: Leaves
Origin: Australia
Processing Method: Steam Distilled
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 aboriginal people of Australia have long used Tea tree Oil. Historically, the leaves were used as a substitute for tea, which is how it got its name. In World War II, the producers and the cutters of Tea Tree were exempt from military service until enough essential oil had been accumulated to accommodate the military's needs. Tea Tree is very robust and is ready for cutting only two years after its previous harvest. As Essential Oils have become more accepted by the public, the use of Tea Tree Oil has increased significantly. This is readily seen in the commercial products now using Tea Tree, although this grade is best used for therapeutic applications. This is one of the very few Essential Oils that can be applied to the skin 'neat', or without dilution, at a maximum rate of 3 drops.
Common uses and benefits of Tea Tree essential oil:
-Acne / Blemishes
-Skin Tags / Warts
-Hair Health
-Athletes Foot Anti-Fungal
-Allergies
-Lice / Ticks
-Dandruff / Scalp
-Antibacterial & Anti-Fungal
-Household Cleaning
Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.