Tea tree
Tea tree
Melaleuca alternifolia
Tea tree essential oil
Are you looking for an essential oil for your medicine cabinet? Tea tree oil can be used for a variety of purposes, and its properties can support our skin care and immune system. Learn more about the diverse uses and benefits of tea tree oil, the essential oil extracted from the twigs and leaves of the tea tree.
Effect
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| Fragrance tart, herbaceous |
Origin South Africa |
| Helps with winter ailments, skin blemishes |
Provides clarified skin, purified air |
| Quality controlled organic wild harvesting |
Certification |
| Plant part leaves and stems |
Extraction method |
| Grand Cru yes |
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Melaleuca alternifolia
The genus Melaleuca comprises approximately 170 species and belongs to the Myrtaceae family (along with eucalyptus and myrtle). The Australian tea tree has become a victim of its own success. Its properties are so diverse and compelling that it has become the most well-known essential oil in the world. This fame has led to immense use, resulting in ecological abuses in production and many dubious tea tree products on the market. This makes it all the more important to purchase a high-quality essential oil.
Tea tree oil in aromatherapy
The psychological effects of tea tree oil
In aromatherapy, tea tree essential oil is also valued for its anxiety-reducing and mood-enhancing properties.
The physical effects of tea tree oil
Tea tree oil has diverse antimicrobial properties with a broad spectrum of activity. In aromatherapy, it is recommended for foot and nail fungi, as well as for deterring head lice. Only use very fresh tea tree oil for skin applications; after 9-12 months, depending on storage, it becomes highly irritating to the skin. Always follow the dilution table (0.5-1%).
Source: Learning cards for aromatherapy and aroma care practice, Krautverlag 2024,
Practical Aromatherapy, Hauck Verlag 2020
Feature
Avoid during pregnancy and for children, as well as in cases of epilepsy.
Application tip
Inhalation through the nose and as a skin care supplement in suitable recipes.
