ORGANIC TEA TREE
Melaleuca alternifolia
Botanical Properties
The tea tree is a very resistant tree, where in the wild it can reach 8 m in height. In cultivation, to facilitate production, it is maintained as a bush. The tea tree belongs to the Myrtaceae family. It has evergreen, lanceolate, light green foliage and its white flowers grouped in spikes or clusters diffuse a powerful aroma.
Origin and history
Captain Cook brought the term “Tea tree” back to melaleuca when returning from his expeditions in the 13th century, because the leaves of the tea tree were used as a substitute for tea by British sailors.
Aborigines have been using it for several millennia in their traditional medicine. They attribute many therapeutic properties to it and convey around the tea tree many tales and ancestral legends.
Organoleptic properties
Appearance: liquid
Color: pale yellow
Odor: powerful, woody, fresh
Distilled parts: Leaves
Country of production: Australia
Density: 0.895 – 0.915
Chemotype / composition
Main biochemical constituents or chemotype: terpinene-l-ol-4, gammaterpinene.
Allergenic molecules naturally present in this essential oil: Limonene, Linalool.
Certain natural compounds contained in this essential oil may pose an allergy risk in some people. To measure your tolerance, always do a test application in the crease of the elbow before using in your mixtures.
Properties
Organic tea tree essential oil is:
- Broad spectrum antibacterial
- Antiviral
- Antimycotic
- Antiseptic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antifungal
- Skin regenerating
- Tonic Antiparasitic
Directions
Essential for all bacterial and viral infections, tea tree essential oil treats all parasites and fungi, regardless of their location.
Here is an extract of its traditional indications: Wounds, acne, abscesses, bedsores, fungal infections, inflammation of the urinary tract, mouth ulcers, fungal infections, sinusitis, bronchitis, pharyngitis, otitis, mosquito bites.
Modes of use
Consult a physician before any therapeutic use or oral treatment.
Oral route:
2 drops of organic tea tree essential oil, 3 times a day with a little honey, syrup or on a lozenge, for all ailments. Do not exceed 7 days of treatment.
On the skin :
3 drops of organic tea tree essential oil + 2 drops of organic rosehip vegetable oil, for skin fungus.
On broadcast:
In atmospheric diffusion, tea tree essential oil purifies and disinfects the ambient air, it stimulates and invigorates the psyche in periods of weakness.
Possible synergy
Synergy: Ravintsara, thyme, palmarosa
Energy value and synergy
In energetic aromatherapy, tea tree essential oil is associated with the "Vishuddhi" throat chakra. Its color is blue.
Tea tree essential oil activates the “Vishuddhi” chakra. It removes tensions in the cervical level, teaches patience and promotes speech.
Synergy: Chamomile, Bergamot
Precaution for use
Flammable. Oral use on medical advice. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. Not recommended for children under 3 and pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Do not apply to the skin before sun exposure. Food use possible. Do not use pure on the skin.
Important
The information given on essential oils through this website is provided for informational purposes. They can in no way replace the advice given by a doctor. For any therapeutic use or if you would like more information about essential oils, please consult a physician.
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