Tea Tree Oil - Melaleuca alternifolia

Pure Tea Tree Oil

Melaleuca alternifolia

Native to the northeast coast of New South Wales, Australia, Tea Tree Oil tree has been used by Aboriginal tribes for hundreds of years. 

The tree is relatively small and is one of more than 50 different members of the Melaleuca genus, but the list of uses for the essential oil is quite long. Tea tree oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves. It contains over 70 compounds including several terpenes such as:

• gamma-terpinene
• p-cymene
• 1,8-cineol
• 1-terpinen-4-ol

The medicinal uses of Tea Tree Are impressive. When it is inhaled, it breaks up congestion, helping you breathe easier. It also can alleviate a sore throat and minimize the symptoms of cold, flu and systemic fungal infections. It is effective against Candida and other vaginal infections and is useful for hemorrhoids. It is a good bath additive and has been shown to control bacteria in spas and pools. Especially good for fungal nail infections, tea tree oil is also used in athlete's foot, bromodrosis, burning feet, etc. Tea tree oil can alleviate the discomfort of sore muscles or joint injuries by being massaged into the affected area...