Description
Tea Tree essential oil is extracted from Melaleuca alternifolia from the Myrtaceae family. It is also referred to as ti-tree, ti-trol and aelasol. This is one of the most widely used essential oils and thousands of people swear by it healing properties.
Precautions
This oil is non-irritating and non-toxic but may be sensitizing to some people.
Therapeutic Properties
Tea Tree oil's therapeutic properties include antibiotic, anti-infectious, antiseptic, antiviral, bacteriacidal, balsamic, expectorant, fungicide, immune-stimulant, insect repellent and as a stimulant.
Uses
Tea Tree essential oil benefits conditions such as catarrh, cold sores, colds, flu, glandular fever, gingivitis, asthma, bronchitis, coughs, sinusitis, whooping cough and TB. It may also be useful with vaginal thrush, cystitis and general infections. Tea Tree oil helps to clear acne, burns, dandruff, herpes, athlete's foot, blemishes, diaper rash, warts sunburn, infected wounds and oily skin.
Burners & Vaporizers
Add to vapor therapy for colds, measles, sinusitis and viral infections.
Blended In The Bath
Add to massage oil, or dilute in the bath for arthritis, colds, dermatitis, infectiosn, scalp disorders, sinusitis, viral infections, nettle rash, bibies colds and coughs, bronchitis, and for sweaty feet.
Blended In Mouthwash
Add to distilled water to use as a mouthwash for gum infections, mouth ulcers, throat infections and tonsillitis.
Blends Well With
Connamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Rosewood and Thyme.