Tea Tree essential oil is one of the most commonly used essential oil in aromatherapy. It’s been known since ancient times for its ability to help prevent sickness and ease symptoms of colds, flu, and other maladies of the respiratory system. Tea Tree oil is also a great choice for skin conditions such as cuts, acne, and burns.
Name of Oil: Tea Tree
Latin Binomial: Melaleuca alternifolia
Extraction Method: Steam
Countries of Origin: Australia, South Africa
Scent Profile: Medicinal, fresh, woody, herbaceous
Parts used in distillation: Leaves
Oil Characteristics: Pale yellowish or almost clear, middle note, medium intensity, thin oil.
Cultivation: Certified Organic
Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Fights viruses, bacteria, fungi, thrush, vaginitis, cystitis, pruritis, is immune boosting, chronic infections, asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, cough, sinusitis, whooping cough, acne, athlete’s foot, burns, cold sores, dandruff, lice and wounds.
Subtle & Emotional Uses:
Invigorates the heart and mind, uplifts the spirit and builds confidence.
Australian aborigines used to crush the leaves and inhale the oil to relieve colds and headaches. Captain Cook first used the term Tea Tree in 1777 when the leaves of Melaleucawere boiled into a tea to prevent scurvy. Tea tree oil was first distilled in Australia in the 1920s.
a-pinene, b-pinene, sabinene, myrcene,a-phellandrene, a-terpinene, limonene, 1,8 cineole, y-terpinene, p-cymene,terpinolene, linalool, terpinen—4-ol, a-terpineol
Safety Data:non-toxic, non-irritant, possiblysensitizing to some individuals, beware of oxidation.
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
The Complete Book of Essential Oils &Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer PeaceRhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood
Coming Soon!
