Organic Tea Tree essential oil has a pungent, medicinal aroma. It is a powerful 'anti-infectious' oil with immuno-stimulant properties. Beneficial for a wide range of skin problems, colds, flu and other infectious illnesses. Tea Tree’s powerful antimicrobial properties make it a popular inclusion in bathroom cleaning blends and when used in a vaporiser can help purify the air.
Our Organic Tea Tree essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves and twigs of the Tea Tree (also known as the Paper Bark Tree). Tea Tree is the most medicinal of essential oils with powerful antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties. It has quite a strong, pungent aroma and is best blended with other oils to soften the scent.
- Species: Melaleuca alternifolia
- Plant family: Myrtaceae
- Origin: Australia
- Note: Middle
- Extraction method: Steam distilled
| Safety Note: |
Non-toxic. Use with caution on sensitive skin. |
| Skin: |
Tea Tree essential oil is helpful for a number of skin problems including acne, athletes foot, bites, stings, blisters, cold sores, warts, cuts and burns. It can also be used to help prevent dandruff and head lice. |
| Mind: |
Organic Tea Tree oil can help to invigorate and strengthen the mind - dispelling gloomy thoughts and encouraging optimism. |
| Body: |
Tea Tree oil helps to prevent and fight infection. It supports the immune system and is valuable in fighting coughs, colds and flu, as well as other infections such as cystitis and thrush. Can also induce sweating to bring down a fever. |
| Blends well with: | Myrrh, Lemongrass, Geranium and Lavender. |