Tea Tree ~ Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia Family: Myrtaceae Country of Origin: Australia Part of Plant Used: Leaves and twigs Blends Well With: Cajeput, cinnamon, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, ginger, juniper, lavender, lemon, mandarin, orange, peppermint, rosemary, thyme Common Uses: Respiratory system infections, urinary infections, asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, athlete’s foot, candida, fungal infections, ringworm, vaginitis, infected wounds, sores Characteristics: Fresh and antiseptic, rather pungent Extraction Method: Steam or water distillation Healing Properties: Antimicrobial, antiseptic, bactericide, cicatrisant, expectorant, fungicide, insecticide, stimulant, sudorific