Description

Country of Origin: Australia
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Chemical Families: Monoterpenes, Monoterpenols
Plant Part: Leaves
Cultivation: Distiller is Certified Organic
Botanical Families: Myrtaceae
Aromas: Camphoraceous, Fresh, Herbaceous
Note: Middle
Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions

Tea Tree is often used in a steam for its decongestive, anti-infectious and expectorant properties. This is a valuable oil to have in your essential oil collection. Try putting a dab of Tea Tree or Lavender on a pimple or infected spot of acne. It will help to clear it up.

Tea Tree is widely used for fungal infections and I have seen it work best in combination with other antifungal oils. Eucalyptus Citriodora, Geranium, Rose, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Rosewood, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Spikenard, and Palmarosa are other antifungal oils.
Antibiotic - kills microorganisms

* Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
* Anti-infectious, anti-microbial, antiparasitic, antiviral, bactericidal
* Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation
* Antifungal - inhibits growth of fungus
* Decongestant - reduces nasal mucus production and swelling
* Expectorant - removes excess mucus from respiratory system
* Immune stimulant - stimulates functioning of immune system
* Vasodilator - helps to dilate blood vessels, warming

Emotional and Energetic Qualities

Builds confidence and strength
Uplifts the spirit
Combats feelings of victimization
Safety Issues

May cause skin irritation in people with sensitive skin. If oxidized it may cause sensitization. If sensitive, use in low dilution when applying to the skin, such as in bath or massage oils. Can also be used undiluted on the skin for specific skin conditions, if tolerated.

Ingredients

Gas Chromatography Analysis (%)

Melaleuca Alternifolla

Tea Tree (South Africa)

Monoterpenes                          Sesquiterpenes                           Oxides

a-Pinene                 3.03           b-caryophyllene               1.13     1,8-cineole      5.31

b-pinene                 0.83            Monoterpenols

a-terpinene            11.35            a-terpineol                      2.57

a-thuyene                1.00             terpinen-4-ol                  35.35

y-terpinene            22.55

limonene                 0.89

myrcene                   1.07

p-cymene                  1.37

terpinolene               3.67