Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea Tree essential oil comes from the leaves and twigs of the plant
melaleuca alternifolia from Australia.
The color of the oil is a very pale yellow. The aroma is sharp, spicy, warm, and camphorous.
The method of extraction is steam distillation.
The therapeutic properties
are antifungal, antiviral,
and antiseptic (just to name a few).
Tea Tree can be used for rashes, insect bites, nail fungus, dermatitis, head lice, wounds, arthritis, acne
and it is useful for all infections.
Can be use neat, however those with sensitive skin use with a carrier oil like jojoba oil, or almond oil. External use only. Comes in a 1/4 ounce bottle with glass dropper.