The Tea Tree tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) is a fresh, evergreen tea tree with needle-shaped leaves and white flowers.There are more than 200 different Melaleuca species, the majority of which grow on the Australian continent.Tea Tree Essential Oil is extracted by steam distillation of the needles of the Melaleuca alternifolia.
Where is it from?
The Melaleuca alternifolia is native to the Northeast of Australia.
Fragrance description
Tea Tree Essential Oil has a fresh, clear and medicinal aroma, reminiscent of Eucalyptus.
Benefits of Tea Tree Essential Oil
Supports oral care
Beneficial for oral problems such as wounds, canker sores and bad breath. Ideal as an addition to your toothpaste or mouthwash.
Beneficial for fungal infections
Tea Tree Essential Oil is known for its antifungal properties and is effective in treating fungal infections, such as skin and athlete’s foot and fungal nails.
Ideal skin care
The antibacterial properties of Tea Tree Essential Oil make it an ideal remedy to use for various skin conditions. Think of pimples, acne, impure skin and dandruff.
Pain numbing and wound healing
Tea Tree Essential Oil has a pain-numbing and wound-healing effect. Ideal for disinfecting wounds or to use as a spot-on liquid for acne, boils, cold sores and insect bites.
How do you use Tea Tree Essential Oil?
In your shampoo
Add 2 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil and 1 drop of Clove Essential Oil to a dash of mild shampoo and massage your scalp well to prevent dandruff and an oily scalp and to combat head lice.
As a foot bath
Fill a basin with approximately 5 liters of warm water. Add 6 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil, 8 drops of Lavender Essential Oil and 4 drops of Geranium Essential Oil to 2 tablespoons of Dead Sea Salt and add to the warm water. Soak your feet in this for 15 minutes to prevent athlete’s foot, fungal nails and sweaty feet.
As a mouthwash
Add 1 drop of Tea Tree Essential Oil and 1 drop of Peppermint Essential Oil to 50 ml (boiled and cooled) water. Rinse your mouth with this after brushing your teeth. You can also add a drop of Tea Tree Oil to your toothpaste.
As a face mask
Mix 2 tablespoons of bentonite clay, 5 to 6 tablespoons of water, 1 drop of Tea Tree Essential Oil and 1 drop of Lavender Essential Oil together into a thick paste. Apply the mixture to your face, avoiding eyes and lips. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water.
As a steam bath
Fill a basin with 2 liters of hot water and add 3 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil and 2 drops of Pine Essential Oil. Hold your face over the tub with a towel over your head to trap the vapor and inhale deeply. Relieving for colds and flu!
