Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea Tree essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs of the Melaleuca alternifolia, a small evergreen tree that is native to Australia.
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Tea Tree Essential Oil Properties
- Has anti-bacterial, anti-biotic, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic, anti-viral and anti-septic properties.
- Found to be beneficial for acne, athletes foot, blisters, burns, chicken pox, cold sores, dandruff, fungal infections, herpes, insect bites, oily skin, skin rashes, warts and wounds.
- Often used in acne soaps but is now being used in colognes and aftershaves as well.
- Is a colourless to pale yellow color and has a fresh, woody, camphoraceous scent that is warm and spicy yet slightly medicinal.
- Non-toxic and but may be sensitizing to some individuals.
- Blends nicely with herbal oils, mints, spices, bergamot, eucalyptus, geranium, juniper, lavender, lemon, oakmoss, pine and rosewood.
This information is provided for reference use only and is not meant to substitute the advice of a licensed health care professional.
Tea Tree Essential Oil Blends
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