Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea tree oil is a clear, pale yellow liquid with a powerful, fresh, warm, spicy-earthy odour.

BOTANICAL NAME: Melaleuca alternifolia 

PLANT FAMILY: Myrtaceae

EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam distillation of the leaves

VOLATILITY: Middle Note

100% pure and unadulterated essential oil.

• Benefits
• How to Use
• Storage & Safety

• Traditional Uses:

  - Tea Tree essential oil has long been valued for its cleansing and purifying properties, which are powerful at cleaning every area of your home.

  - inhaled to relieve colds and headaches

  THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES:

  Antimicrobial - it has a broad spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacteria, viruses and fungi

  Genitourinary - recommended for the treatment of thrush, vaginitis, cystitis and pruritis

  Immune - recommended for debilitating illnesses such as glandular fever and for people who repeatedly succumb to infections or who are very slow to recover from any illness

  Respiratory - recommended for the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sinusitis and whooping cough

  Skincare - recommended for the treatment of acne, athlete's foot, blisters, burns, cold sores, dandruff, herpes, insect bites, oily skin rashes, verrucae, warts and wounds

• IN A AROMA DIFFUSER / HUMIDIFIER / NEBULISER

  Add 30 to 40 drops (1.5 – 2ml) or as suggested by the manufacturer.

  IN AN OIL BURNER

  Add 5 to 10 drops (0.2 to 0.5ml) to warm water in the lid of a burner. Light a tealight candle and place in the hearth of the burner. The heat will allow the scent to diffuse and fill the room of about 10 to 20 m2.

  IN A MASSAGE

  Add 3 to 5 drops (0.2ml) to 15 ~ 30ml of a carrier oil. Massage deeply into muscle.

  
  

• STORAGE

  Always store in dark glass bottle and in a cool and dark place away from heat and sunlight.

  Do not use a plastic container.

  SAFETY

  Non-toxic and non-irritating, may be sensitising to some individuals. Do not use in excess.

  CAUTION

  Always dilute with carrier oil before applying on skin

  Perform a patch test to observe allergic reactions before use.

  Keep out of reach from children and pets.

  Avoid contact with eyes. Do not ingest.

  Avoid touching on lacquer or painted surfaces.