Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea Tree Essential Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Common name Tea tree
Botanical name Melaleuca alternifolia
Method of Extraction Steam distilled
Plant Part leaves & branches
Country of Origin Australia
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Description

Tea Tree Essential Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) distilled leaf oil

Common name Tea tree
Botanical name Melaleuca alternifolia
Method of Extraction Steam distilled
Plant Part leaves & branches
Country of Origin Australia
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Appearance almost colourless to pale yellor or pale yellow-green
Aroma warm spicy fresh camphoraceous aroma
Major Constituents α-pinene, α-terpinene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, ƴ-terpinene, p-cymene, terpinolene, terpinene-4-ol, α-terpineol
Properties antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, stimulating
Traditional Uses respiratory infections, skin conditions, dandruff and other hair conditions, insect bites
Blends well with chamomile roman, clary sage, geranium, lavender, lemon, marjoram, pine, rosemary
Cautions Low risk of skin sensitisation ? avoid use of old or improperly stored oil as these are more likely to be irritant.