Tea Tree Essential Oil

TEA TREE – 100% Pure Plant, Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia

Parts Used: leaves/twigs

Scent Characteristics: strong, herbaceous, and leathery with a green back note

History: Tea Tree belongs to a family of nearly 200 species of evergreen trees native to Australia. Little is known about the historical use of the tree, except that its leaves were made into a tea by Aboriginal tribes. Captain Cook and his crewmen reportedly liked drinking this tea. The tribes also made poultices by mixing the leaves with clay.

Benefits: penetrates pus, immune stimulant, protects against radiation, anti-infectious, anti-bacterial, anti-candida, anti-viral, anti-parasite, roundworms, digestive system, ear, nose and throat, genital infections (men and women), anesthetic after shock, acne, chicken pox, cold sores, dental abscesses, stimulant, staph infections, athletes foot, colds, migraines, sinusitus, warts, strep throat, sunburn, itching (pruritis), tick bites, animal bites, lice, bad breath, athletes feet, sinus infections and congestion, skin irritations and diseases

Blends Well With: Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Chamomile-German, Chamomile-Roman, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Cypress, Eucalyptus-Radiata, Geranium, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Sweet Marjoram, Nutmeg, Oakmoss Absolute, Oregano, Peppermint, Pine, Ravensara aromatica, Rosemary, Thyme.

Advisory: Non-toxic, non-irritant, with possible sensitization in some individuals.

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