TEA TREE ESSENTIAL OIL - 100 % 45% TERPINE 4 OL
MELALEUCA alternifolia - Steam Distilled, steam distilled leaf/twig - Australia
Tea Tree is a powerful anti-bacterial, anti-fungal essential oils. This oil is useful for colds, flu. It has a strong medicinal, camphor-like scent. Balsamic and pungent. Used in diffusers, soaps and lotions, hair care.
Fresh and antiseptic, rather pungent aroma, some might characterize it as medicinal. This is a ""must have"" essential oil. It is antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericide, expectorant, fungicide, insecticide and sudorific. Although it may cause irritation on sensitive areas of skin, along with Lavender it is just about the only oil that many recommend to be used ""neat"" or straight from the bottle without dilution. Tea tree has extensive applications in medicine and veterinary medicine (rarely, if ever, used on cats or birds, use caution).
Its most important usage is to help the immune system fight off infectious diseases. Activates the white corpuscles to form a defense against invading organisms and helps to shorten the duration of illness. Indicated for influenza, cold sores, and gingivitis. A series of massage with this oil before surgery may help to fortify the body. Its strong antiviral and germicidal properties are useful in repeated infections. Its fungicidal properties help clear vaginal thrush and is of value with genital infections generally. Alleviates urinary tract problems such as cystitis.
Gives relief to genital and anal itching as well as general itching from chicken pox to rashes caused by insect bites. Said to give some protection against x-ray therapy in breast cancer. It will apparently reduce scarring when applied before treatment as the protective film will guard against very deep penetration of the x-rays. Helps to ease otitis. Reduces pus in infected wounds. Clears blemishes caused by chicken pox and shingles. Useful with minor burns, sores, sunburn, ringworm, warts, herpes and athletes foot. Helpful with dry conditions of the scalp as well as dandruff.
Blends well with cinnamon, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, ginger, lavender, and thyme, geranium, rosemary, clary sage, marjoram and nutmeg.
Essential Oils are highly concentrated and potent substances. Always use safety procedures. *DO NOT take internally. *Avoid all essential oils, natural herb products and salt baths during pregnancy. * Dilute essential oils in a base oil. They are NOT perfumes that can be applied directly to skin. If undiluted they can be extremely can irritate some skin. Ask you doctor before using Essential Oils if you are on any prescription medication. * Keep essential oils away from children and animals - and in a secure safe location. * We cannot be held responsible for the misuse of these products. * Don't store in plastic containers because some may dissolve plastic.
General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.