Tea Tree (Melaleuca) Essential Oil. 10 ml. 100% Pure, Undiluted, Therapeutic Grade.

Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia * Plant Part: Leaves * Extraction Method: Steam Distilled * Origin: China * Description: Although the Tea Tree plant is indigenous to Australia, it is grown in many parts of the world including China. The Chinese tea tree plant is a small shrub with needle-like leaves similar to that of the Australian variety. * Color: Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid. * Common Uses: Tea Tree Essential Oil is best known for its antimicrobial activities. It contains the compound Terpinen-4-ol which is thought to be the responsible for fighting all three categories of infectious organisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses). Tea Tree Essential Oil can be used to combat a variety of ailments including acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, lice, eczema and psoriasis. It is also an ingredient in creams, ointments, lotions, soaps, and shampoos. * Consistency: Thin * Note: Middle * Strength of Aroma: Medium * Blends well with: Cinnamon Bark, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Geranium,Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Rosewood, Rosemary and Thyme. * Aromatic Scent: Tee Tree Essential Oil has a fresh, camphoraceous odor. * History: Historically, the leaves were used as a substitute for tea, which is how tea tree oil got its name. It was first used by the aboriginals in Australia to treat cuts, burns and any type of infection. It has since become a very popular oil and is used world wide. * Cautions: Tea Tree Essential Oil may cause dermal sensitization in some people. Do not take internally.