Zen TEA TREE

Tea Tree | Melaleuca (Melaleuca alternifolia) Countries of Origin: Native to Australia; South Africa Plant Part Used: Leaves. Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Some of the powers of Tea Tree essential oil: Acne Treatment: Well-known and tested in the treatment of acne; it also helps reduce lesions. Strong Anti-bacterial and Airborne Antimicrobial: The components, including terpinen-4-ol, α-terpineol, and α-pinene, are active against Staphylococcus aureus, S. epidermidis and Propionibacterium acnes (11), and MRSA, Candida and a wide spectrum of microbes. Tea Tree is well suited to diffuse as an aerial antiseptic. It was demonstrated (12) that the vapors of Tea Tree in conjunction with Geranium were the most active against MRSA of all the oils and combinations investigated. Anti-Fungal: Tea Tree is an exceptional product to fight fungus. It is active against dermatophytes, and against clinical Candida species (thanks to component 1,8 cineole). Tea Tree is shown to be synergistic with