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Tea Tree

  • Aromatic description
    • Tea Tree has a very strong, spicy, camphorous and warm scent.
  • General
    • Tea Tree oil has a scent of healing for many people who have experienced its benefits. The scent is fresh and invigorating.
  • Aromatherapy class
    • Woodsy
  • Aromatherapy class
    • The method of extraction is steam distillation from leaves and twigs.
  • Attributes & characteristics
    • CAUTION, DO NOT TAKE FOR INTERNAL USE!!!
  • Traditional uses
    • Tea Tree Essential Oil is best known for its antimicrobial activities. It contains the compound Terpinen-4-ol which is thought to be the responsible for fighting all three categories of infectious organisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses). Tea Tree Essential Oil can be used to combat a variety of ailments including acne, dandruff, athlete’s foot, lice, eczema and psoriasis. It is also an ingredient in creams, ointments, lotions, soaps, and shampoos.
    • History: Historically, the leaves were used as a substitute for tea, which is how tea tree oil got its name. It was first used by the aboriginals in Australia to treat cuts, burns and any Type* of infection. It has since become a very popular oil and is used world wide.
  • Effects on the skin
    • Having powerful effects on the skin, tea tree has been known to help acne, burns, blisters, chilblains, cold sores, warts, athlete's foot, sunburn, herpes, insect bites and various infections.
  • Essential Oil Information
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  • Warnings
    • Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, perfume oils, absolutes or other concentrated essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you have any question as to the medical use of any essential or perfume oil, be sure and consult your physician prior to their use. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. Always consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils for yourself or for children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before. For very in-depth information on oil safety issues, read 'Essential Oil Safety' by Robert Tisserand, his book is available at Amazon.com.