Tea Tree Essential Oil - 10 ml

TEA TREE ESSENTIAL OIL

Botanical name: Malaleuca Alternifolia

Family: Myrtaceae

Ruling Planet: Jupiter & Venus

Evaporation rate: Middle note

Colour: Colourless to pale yellow

Extraction process: Steam distilled

Essence from: Leaves and twigs

Strength of aroma: Medium to Strong

Blends well with: Cinnamon, Clary sage, Clove, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Rosewood, Rosemary, Thyme

Tea Tree oil is one of the most widely used essential oils due to its healing properties.  Unlike most other essential oils, Tea Tree oil is considered a “safe” oil and can be used directly on the skin.  Always test for sensitivity before use!

Properties:

Antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, balsamic, bactericide, cicatrisant, expectorant, fungicide, insecticide, stimulant, sudorific

Uses:

abscesses, acne, animal bites, arthritis, athlete's foot bed sores, boils, bronchitis, catarrh, cold sores, colds, coughs, dandruff, dermatitis, gingivitis, glandular fever, human bites, influenza, lice, nail infections, nettle rash, scalp disorders, sinusitis, skin infections, viral infections,

Directions for use:

Tea tree oil can be applied to the skin for infections such as acne, fungal infections of the nail, lice, scabies, athlete's foot, and ringworm. It can also be used topically as a local antiseptic for cuts and abrasions, burns, insect bites and stings, boils, vaginal infections, recurrent herpes labialise, toothache, infections of the mouth and nose and sore throat.  Tea Tree oil can be added to your bath water to treat a cough, bronchial congestion and pulmonary inflammation.  It can also be added to shampoos and lotions and can be used in a burner.

Precautions:

Please consult a healthcare practitioner before using tea tree oil during pregnancy

Please consult a healthcare practitioner before using tea tree oil on infants (children under 2 years of age)

Do NOT use directly on skin

Always test for allergies before use