Tea Tree Organic Essential Oil 30 ml, Melaleuca Alternifolia

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR TEA TREE ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL:

Tea Tree organic essential oil comes from the leaves of a small tree native to Australia.  For centuries, the Aborigines have used this essential oil to treat coughs, colds, and to apply directly to the skin for healing.  The oil contains a number of compounds that are capable of killing bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Studies have shown tea tree organic essential oil can successfully kill E. coli, S. pneumoniae and H. influenzae under certain circumstances.

For this reason, the oil has been used as a natural hand sanitizer.

Its great to use in a diffuser because the oil has the capability to purify and freshen the area as it disperses.  Some claim that the aroma can reduce anxiety and may help to reduce insomnia as well as congestion.  The essential oil also has the capability to relieve pain from minor burns, sores, bites, and cuts.

According to a study published in the US National Library Of Medicine, Tea Tree Essential oil can inhibit the growth of bacteria responsible for sinus infections and respiratory issues.

DIFFUSER USES:

Use to reduce anxiety, detoxify, and relieve insomnia.  It has the capability of eliminating some airborne bacteria.

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF TEA TREE ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL :

Antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory expectorant, decongestant, cure skin infections, respiratory issues, acne, head and body lice, fungal infections such as athlete’s foot and warts.

BOTANICAL NAME:

Melaleuca Alternifolia.

ORIGIN:

Australia.

CULTIVATION: 

Organic.

SOURCE: 

Leaves and twigs.

METHOD OF EXTRACTION: 

Steam distillation.

NOTE CLASSIFICATION:

Middle.

AROMA:

Pungent fresh woodsy aroma with a hint of lemon and spice.  Some say it smells like a mix of pine and herbs.  Others say they can smell a hint of eucalyptus.

TEA TREE ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS WELL WITH: 

Bergamot, chamomile german, chamomile roman, eucalyptus, lemon, geranium, lavandin, lavender, orange (sweet), peppermint, spearmint, rosemary, tangerine.

TEA TREE ESSENTIAL OIL RECIPES:

Here are a few blends you can try with our organic tea tree essential oil. These amounts are for a diffuser in the 100 – 200 ml capacity. Refer to our diffusing guidelines or your instruction manuals to adjust the amount you use for your particular size of diffuser by either adding or decreasing the drops depends on your diffuser capacity.

SAFETY FOR TEA TREE ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL:

Tea Tree organic essential oil can cause severe rashes if applied undiluted to the skin.  Can cause severe itching if put in a hot bath.  Taken internally, tea tree oil can cause blood cell abnormalities, stomachache, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, unsteadiness, hallucinations, confusion, drowsiness, and even coma.

Do not use on or diffuse around your cats and dogs.  This essential oil can cause liver failure and death in cats and dogs.

General Essential Oil Guidelines:

• Do not take internally unless directed by a medical professional.
• Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas, or mucous membranes.
• Do not apply undiluted to skin.
• Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should not use essential oils without first consulting a medical professional.
• Keep essential oils from, and out of reach of children.
• If you are experiencing adverse side effects, stop using immediately.
• The information on this website is not intended to be used in the diagnoses, treatment, or mitigation of any physical or mental illness.
• The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the FDA.

Are you just getting started in the Diffuser world?  We have two articles you may want to read that will give you a summary about diffusers and essential oils:

1. What Are Essential Oils?
2. What Are Essential Oil Diffusers?