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Tea Tree (melaleuca alternifolia)

Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) has been known for thousands of years as a “miracle antiseptic” used to heal infected skin conditions. Today, we know it as one of the most complex essential oil on the planet, comprising of hundreds of compounds, most of which have never been identified. Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) has anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties making it a unique healing oil commonly known as “the medicine chest in a bottle”.

Now after 100 years of competing with synthetic antiseptics and anti-fungal medication, Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) has outperformed and maintained its identity as the safest natural and affordable product available for mankind.

Melaleuca alternifolia, or Australian tea tree oil as it is more commonly known, is a native Australian plant with many remarkable properties. When crushed and distilled, the leaves of this plant yield 100% natural oil which is an antiseptic, a fungicide, and a mild solvent. Tea tree oil’s major active component is terpinen-4-ol (typically 30-48%). This compound is responsible for tea tree oil’s antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Tea tree oil has many applications, due to its remarkable properties. In Australia, it was reportedly used in diseases treatment for many centuries by the Aborigines.

For medicinal purposes; Infections, minor burns, cuts, sore throats, ingrown or infected toenails, sunburn, tinea, ulcers, golden staph, cold sores, pimples, and acne can all be treated using tea tree oil.

Skin care; Tea Tree Oil is used in Deodorants, soaps, hand creams and lotions, and an entire range of personal hygiene products are available that contain tea tree oil. Its soothing and antibacterial properties can be used to treat nappy rash, psoriasis, acne, and many other skin conditions.

Hair care; Some Anti-dandruff shampoos and conditioners are available that use tea tree oil. Tea tree oil can also be used to treat damaged hair.

Pet care; Some dog shampoos contain tea tree oil.

Arthritis treatments; Tea tree oil relieves some of the painful symptoms of arthritis and is used in sport massage oils and liniments

 

Cleanse, clear, purify, freshen, heal, calm and sooth with Tea tree oil:

Try it straight; use our Tea Tree 100% Pure Essential Oil wherever you need it

Try it blended; use our Sniffles Away 100% Pure Essential Oil for sniffles and colds

Try it in the air you breathe; use our All Natural Organic Air Freshener & Disinfectant Mist

Try it on precious hands; use our All Natural Organic Little Hands Disinfectant to disinfect the natural way with NO harsh chemicals

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