Tea Tree Essential Oil:

Tea Tree Essential Oils is another one of my all time favorite oils  - right up there with lavender. It is one of the only oils that can be used “neat” or directly on the skin.  I keep a bottle of this in the kitchen and bathroom for burns and abrasions. It is well known for its antibacterial properties.  I put a few drops into a hot foot bath after a long day with some Epsom salts and it is pure heaven.

Tea Tree is normally found in acne products as well as anti-fungal creams and powders.

Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Plant Part: leaf/twig
Country Of Origin: Australia
Method Of Extraction: Steam Distillation

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, cicatrizant, expectorant, fungicide, insecticide and sudorific.  May cause irritation on sensitive skin..

Tea tree has extensive applications in medicine and veterinary medicine (Never use on cats or birds as it could be fatal to them). 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.

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. It will apparently reduce scarring when applied before treatment as the protective film will guard against very deep penetration of 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, tinea, 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.

Warm regards and love -

Erin

Of course always consult a doctor before use and keep away from children. For topical use only –do not ingest. This is for informational purposes only and is not considered medical advice and claims have not been certified by the FDA.