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Tea Tree Essential Oil
(melaleuca
alternifolia)
Characteristics
A
pale yellowy green or water white liquid with a warm, fresh, spicy,
camphoraceous aroma. A small tree or shrub with needle like leaves
similar to cypress. The flowers are produced in dense clusters along
the stems, each flower with fine small petals and a tight bundle of
stamens. Flower color varies from white to pink, red, pale yellow, or
greenish.
Aromatherapy
and
Skin Care
Abscess,
acne, athlete's foot, blisters, burns, cold sores, dandruff, herpes,
insect bites, oily skin, rashes, spots, warts, wounds, asthma,
bronchitis, coughs, sinusitis, tuberculosis, whooping cough, thrush,
vaginitis, cystitis, colds, fever, flu, infectious illnesses such as
chicken pox, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral,
bactericidal, diaphoretic, expectorant, fungicidal, parasiticide,
stimulant
Extraction
Essential
oil by steam or water distillation of the leaves and twigs.
Blends
Well With
Lavender,
Clary Sage, Rosemary, Oakmoss, Pine, Geranium, Marjoram, and spice
oils, especially Clove and Nutmeg
Cautions
Non-toxic,
non-irritant, possible sensitization in some individuals.
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