Product Description
Tea Tree (Melaleuca) Essential Oil. 10 ml. 100% Pure, Undiluted, Therapeutic Grade.: Health & Personal Care. It has since become a very popular oil and is used world wide. Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia * Plant Part: Leaves * Extraction Method: Steam Distilled * Origin: China * Description: Although the Tea Tree plant is indigenous to Australia, it is grown in many parts of the world including China. The Chinese tea tree plant is a small shrub with needle-like leaves similar to that of the Australian variety. * Color: Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid. * Common Uses: Tea Tree Essential Oil is best known for its antimicrobial activities. It contains the compound Terpinen-4-ol which is thought to be the responsible for fighting all three categories of infectious organisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses). Tea Tree Essential Oil can be used to combat a variety of ailments including acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, lice, eczema and psoriasis. It is also an ingredient in creams, ointments, lotions, soaps, and shampoos. * Consistency: Thin * Note: Middle * Strength of Aroma: Medium * Blends well with: Cinnamon Bark, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Geranium,Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Rosewood, Rosemary and Thyme. * Aromatic Scent: Tee Tree Essential Oil has a fresh, camphoraceous odor. * History: Historically, the leaves were used as a substitute for tea, which is how tea tree oil got its name. It was first used by the aboriginals in Australia to treat cuts, burns and any type of infection. * Cautions: Tea Tree Essential Oil may cause dermal sensitization in some people.
Shipping Weight: 3 ounces
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