Organic Tea Tree 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil- 10 ml
* The Tea Tree is a small tree or shrub with needle-like leaves. It is also domestically referred to as Ti-tree. It can grow up to 20 feet in height and thrives in marshy areas. The Tea Tree is very robust; it is ready for cutting only two years after its' previous harvest.* Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifoliaAromatic Aroma: Tee Tree has a fresh, antiseptic and medicinal aroma. It also has characteristic mint and spice back-notes.* Consistency: Thin* Note: Middle* Aroma Strength: Medium* Extraction Method: Steam Distilled* Plant Part: Leaves* Origin: Australia* Color: Colorless to pale yellow clear* Common Uses: Tea Tree is best known as a very powerful immune stimulant. It can help to fight all three categories of infectious organisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses), and there is evidence that Tea Tree Oil massages prior to an operation may help to fortify the body and reduce post-operative shock. Used in vapor therapy, Tea Tree Oil can help with colds, measles, sinusitis and viral infections. For skin and hair, Tea Tree has been used to combat acne, oily skin, head lice and dandruff. As essential oils have become more accepted by the public, the use of Tea Tree has increased significantly.* Blends Well With: Cinnamon Leaf, Clary Sage, Clove, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Rosewood, Rosemary and Thyme.* History: The aboriginal people of Australia have long used Tea tree oil; similarly, Tea tree has a long history of use within the field of aromatherapy. In World War Two, the producers and the cutters of Tea Tree were exempt from military service until enough essential oil had been accumulated. The oil was a highly valued product as it was issued to each soldier and sailor as part of their kit in order to treat tropical infections and infected wounds.* Cautions: May cause dermal sensitization in some people. Do not take internally.