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Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia)
0.33 fl.oz - 10 ml
Tea-Tree -
Medicinal, anti-bacterial, stimulating, fresh, medicinal, powerful, turpen
Name: Tea Tree / Ti Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia
Antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal plus refreshing &
revitalizing. Natures First Aid in a bottle!
Essential information: A definite must-have among your natural first aid
supplies. This potently powerful germicide will meet all your body's antiseptic
needs - inside and out - while stimulating your immune system to prevent, fight,
and heal infections, leaving you full of vim and vigor!
Description of aroma: Strong, sharp, fresh, clean and medicinal, this
robust, camphorous, spicy scent is slightly reminiscent of eucalyptus.
Properties beneficial to the mind, emotions and spirit: Although
generally used more for its powerful effects on the physical body, tea tree is,
however, refreshing and revitalizing, especially after shock or hysteria. Used
with general emotional debility, it can be particularly helpful if you are
suffering from nervous exhaustion.
Of interest: Tea tree is native to Australia, but no relation to the
popular beverage. It might come as a surprise to learn that tea tree comes from
the same family as other oil-producing plants, such as clove, cajeput,
eucalyptus, myrtle and niaouli, and also gooseberry, pomegranate, red pepper and
bay.
There are around three hundred species and sub-species of tea tree. The tree
thrives in marshy areas and is also known locally as 'paper bark', as its bark
peels off the trunk. It acquired its modern name during the 18th century, when
Captain James Cook and his crew made the fragrant leaves into a refreshing
herbal tea.
Australian Aborigines, who have long recognized its many virtues, have used tea
tree in their medications - especially to treat infected wounds - for centuries.
English settlers followed their example and used the leaves when their medical
supplies became unobtainable.
Tea tree was introduced to Europe around 1927, and its antiseptic properties
were quickly recognized and utilized. During World War Two tea tree was used in
munitions factories for skin injuries, and was in all military aid kits in
tropical regions.
Although long recognized in homeopathy, tea tree is a relatively new addition to
aromatherapy. However, its popularity has spread quickly, in main part due to
its immuno-stimulating effect. The oil is unusual in that it is active against
all three categories of infectious organisms; viruses, bacteria and fungi. When
the body is threatened by these, tea tree increases its ability to respond by
stimulating the immune system.
In 1985 the French physician, Paul Belaiche, effectively treated the yeast
infection candida albacans with tea tree oil. In 1996 at the University of
Liegzig in Germany, tea tree was tested on numerous strains of various
organisms, and proved to inhibit the growth of every single strain of fungi
tested. In France, Australia and America research has been carried out on its
anti-fungal and antiviral properties in treating a range of skin disorders.
Today it is the subject of numerous international research studies.
The antiseptic action of this oil is believed to be one hundred times more
powerful than carbolic acid, without being poisonous to humans. Recent tests
show it to be more effective in weaker solutions, i.e. less than 2%, than it is
neat. Tea tree is frequently used in dental and surgical procedures, as well as
added to soaps, deodorants, skin and hair care products, disinfectants and air
fresheners.
Properties beneficial to the physical body: Probably the most important
function of tea tree is to help the immune system to fight off infectious
diseases. It activates the white corpuscles to defend against invading bacteria
and organisms, helps shorten the duration of an illness and restore vitality
during convalescence.
All this, plus the fact it is antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral and
anti-fungal, make it extremely useful in a wide range of conditions too numerous
to mention, but including childhood infectious diseases, respiratory and
genito-urinary tract infections, herpes, ringworm, toothache and spider and
scorpion bites. It is believed to reduce post-operative shock, and to offer
protection against X-ray therapy in breast cancer treatment. It may be helpful
in treating glandular fever, and is being tested for possible uses with AIDS
patients.
Tea tree is very cleansing to the skin, making it useful for spots, blemishes,
acne, boils, and other skin diseases like athletes foot and warts. Also try it
for dry scalp, dandruff, burns, sores, and the lesions caused by chicken pox and
shingles. For nappy rash add a few drops of tea tree to your baby's protective
skin cream.
Scentsual blending suggestions: Tea tree is inclined to overpower a
blend, so use sparingly. You may like to combine it with cinnamon, eucalyptus,
lavender and lemon.
Alternative suggestions for use: Diffuse in your home and work place,
especially during the cold and flu season, to cleanse the air and prevent the
spread of infection.
Essential safety precautions: While considered a relatively safe oil, tea
tree may cause irritation to sensitive skin. Use with caution during pregnancy.
Although practitioners may advise otherwise, tea tree is commonly used
undiluted, but always do a patch test first on the inside of your arm and wait
ten minutes for any reaction.
Do not use essential oils undiluted or take internally without the guidance
of a qualified practitioner. The information contained here is for general
interest and is not intended to replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
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