Tea tree essential oil is widely used in aromatherapy and is one of the most powerful antiseptics abundant in nature. Although its use may cause irritation to sensitive areas of the skin, along with Lavender essential oil, are the only essential oils that can be used undiluted onto the skin. It is ideal to treat acne, dandruff and dry scalp. It treats imperfections of the skin caused by chickenpox or herpes and is useful in cases of minor burns, abrasions and insect bites. Tea tree essential oil is fungicidal and can be used in cases of fungal infections of the nails. It relieves pain, arthritis, infections of the respiratory system and sore throat. It boosts the immune system and fights infectious diseases. It has powerful antimicrobial and antiviral properties that make it ideal to treat common cold, the flu as well as gingivitis.
Instructions for use
To treat acne apply Tea tree essential oil topically onto the blemish.
To treat dandruff and oily scalp add 30 drops of essential oil to 100ml of carrier oil of your choice and massage the scalp.
To soothe sore throat add 1-2 drops of essential oil to half a cup of water. Stir before gargling each mouthful and then spit out. Repeat up to three times a day.
To relieve pain or arthritis symptoms and boost the immune system add 6-8 drops of essential oil to warm water and relax in the bathtub for at least 10 minutes. Alternatively, add 15 drops of essential oil to 50ml of carrier oil of your choice and apply topically.
For bronchitis, asthma, the flu or the cold add 6-10 drops of essential oil to the ceramic diffuser.
It is made of
Tea tree essential oil is extracted from the leaves and stems of the Melaleuca alternifolia tree via steam distillation.
Formulated with
Limonene
Formulated WITHOUT
Preservatives, Chemical additives, Artificial Dyes, Fragrance, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO), Mineral oil
Bibiliography
Carson, C. F., K. A. Hammer, and T. V. Riley. “Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil: a review of antimicrobial and other medicinal properties.” Clinical microbiology reviews 19.1 (2006): 50-62.
Cox, S. D., et al. “The mode of antimicrobial action of the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil).” Journal of applied microbiology 88.1 (2000): 170-175.
Hammer, KA 1., C. F. Carson, and T. V. Riley. “Antifungal activity of the components of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil.” Journal of Applied Microbiology 95.4 (2003): 853-860.
Price, Len, and Shirley Price. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2011.
