Melaleuca (Tea Tree)

Melaleuca, or Tea Tree oil, is best known for its purifying qualities, which make it useful for cleansing the skin and home surfaces, purifying the air, or promoting healthy immune function.* Primary Benefits Renowned for its cleansing and rejuvenating effect on the skin Promotes healthy immune function when used internally* Ingest to protect against environmental and seasonal threats* Aromatic Description Herbaceous, green, leathery Collection Method Steam Distillation Plant Part Leaf   Main Constituents Terpinen-4-ol, γ-terpinene, α-terpinene Description More commonly known as “Tea Tree,” Melaleuca essential oil has over 92 different compounds and limitless applications. The leaves of the Melaleuca tree were used by the Aborigines of Australia for centuries. They would crush the leaves and inhale the oil to promote feelings of clear breathing and apply the leaves directly to the skin for a cooling effect. Melaleuca is best known for its purifying properties. It can be used to clean