Tea Tree Essential Oil - 10ml Brown Glass Bottle 

Latin Name : Melaleuca Alternifolia.
Part of Plant Used : Leaves & Twigs
Source : Australia.
Extraction Method : Steam Distillation.

In early times, it the leaves of this tree were infused to make tea, which is how the name came into being. Tea Tree  Essential Oil is the concentrated liquid compounds steam distilled from the leaves of the tree Melaleuca alternifolia, which is native to the northeast coast of New South Wales, Australia.

The oil is claimed to have valuable antiseptic and anti-fungal properties due to constituents called terpenoids, and is used in many personal care products.

The tea tree has been known for its medicinal properties since ancient times in eastern Australia. The Australian aborigines are known to have been using the crushed leaves to heal cuts, burns, sores, and infections for hundreds of years. They inhaled the oils from the crushed leaves to relieve coughs and colds. They sprinkled this oil on wounds and applied a poultice on it. They infused the leaves and made tea to soothe sore throats. It was between 1920 and 1930 that the essential oil of this tree began to be known and used for its antimicrobial properties and began to be used around the world.

Tea tree oil is said to be good for relieving  congestion, cold, cough and flu. It has been used to heal acne, fungal infections, dandruff, skin infections, athlete's foot, and is believed to soothe aching muscles and joint injuries.  When added to bath water it has antobacterial qualities. Tea Tree oil is often used as a repellant to misquitoes, ticks and also headlice.

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, do NOT use. If you are under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Tea tree oil is not to be taken internally. It is usually used only on adults and must be kept away from children and pets. 

Tea Tree Oil Safety Data Sheet

Tea tree Oil Allergens Declaration

IFRA Conformity Certificate

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