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Essential Oils

TEA-TREE (MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA)

		Introduction
		Safety Precuations
		Chamomile, Roman
		Frakincense
		Ylang Ylang
		Cedarwood
		Neroli-Orange-Blossom
		Orange
		Bergamot
		Petitgrain
		Lemon
		Grapefruit
		Myrrh
		Cypress
		Eucalyptus
		Clove
		Fennel
		Jasmine
		Juniper
		Lavender
		Tea Tree
		Cajeput
		Melissa/Lemon Balm
		Peppermint
		Basil
		Marjoram
		Geranium
		Pine
		Black Pepper
		Patchouli
		Rose
		Rosemary
		Clary Sage
		Sandalwood
		Vetiver
		Ginger
		Blending Oils
		Extraction Methods
		Application Methods

Effects: Cleansing.

Aroma: Top note.

This tree is a species of the Melaleuca tree found in Queensland and New South Wales in Australia.

Properties:

Powerful antiseptic.
Antifungal.
Antiviral.
Antibiotic.
Detoxifying.
Stimulant.
Insecticide.

Contra-indications:
May irritate sensitive skins.

Extraction:
Steam distillation of the leaves and twigs.

Uses:

Helps the immune system attack infections, viruses, fungi and yeast.
Helpful in colds, flu and catarrh.

It is useful for the treatment of athletes foots, corns, etc. A few drops can also be added to a foot bath.

Adding the diluted oil of tea tree to a bath will help alleviate urinary problems such as cystitis, and fungal infections such as Candida albicans which is related to thrush.

It has a beneficial effect on skin problems such as spots, burns, warts, sunburn, boils.

Scent: Spicy, fresh, medicinal.

Combines with:
This oil is best not mixed with other essential oils.