Tea Tree Essential Oil (10ml)

Discover the powerful natural properties of pure Tea Tree Essential Oil.

Tea tree essential oil is a concentrated liquid steam distilled from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia tree, native to the north-east coast of New South Wales, Australia. The name comes from earlier times when the leaves were used to prepare tea. Today, this oil is valued for its antiseptic and antifungal properties due to terpenoids, and is widely used in personal care products and natural remedies.

Product Details:

• Latin name: Melaleuca Alternifolia
• Part used: Leaves & twigs
• Origin: Australia
• Extraction method: Steam Distillation

Traditional Uses:

Indigenous Australians have used tea tree for hundreds of years, crushing the leaves to heal cuts, burns, wounds, and infections. They inhaled the oils to relieve coughs and colds, applied it to wounds with poultices, and made tea from the leaves to soothe sore throats. Between 1920 and 1930, the essential oil became known in Europe for its antimicrobial properties.

Common Applications:

• Treating acne and skin blemishes
• Addressing fungal infections and athlete's foot
• Managing dandruff
• Supporting relief from colds, coughs, and flu
• Soothing sore muscles and joint injuries
• Fighting bacteria when added to bath water

Important Safety Information:

• Do not take internally
• For adult use only - keep away from children and pets
• Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• For external use only