Benefits of Tea Tree Essential Oil:
Antimicrobial Properties: Tea tree oil is known for its powerful antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties, making it effective in treating infections and promoting healing.
Acne Treatment: It helps reduce acne breakouts by killing acne-causing bacteria and reducing inflammation, making it a popular choice in skincare.
Scalp Health: Tea tree oil promotes a healthy scalp by reducing dandruff, soothing irritation, and unclogging hair follicles.
Wound Healing: Its antiseptic properties accelerate the healing of cuts, scrapes, and minor burns by preventing infection.
Respiratory Relief: Inhalation of tea tree oil can help alleviate symptoms of respiratory infections due to its decongestant properties.
Insect Repellent: Acts as a natural insect repellent, helping to keep bugs at bay when applied to the skin.
How to Use:
- For Acne: Dilute a drop of tea tree oil with a Aloe Vera gel and apply it directly to the affected area using a cotton swab. Leave on for 15-20 minutes before rinsing.
- For Scalp Care: Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with your regular shampoo or conditioner. Massage into the scalp and leave for a few minutes before rinsing thoroughly.
- As a Wound Treatment: Apply Tea Tree oil to minor cuts and scrapes to promote healing and prevent infection.
- For Aromatherapy: Add a few drops to a diffuser to enjoy its calming aroma and respiratory benefits.
- Insect Repellent: Mix tea tree oil with water in a spray bottle and apply to exposed skin to deter insects.
- For Household Cleaning: Add tea tree oil to your cleaning solutions for its antibacterial properties.
Note: Always perform a patch test before using tea tree oil to check for any allergic reactions or sensitivities.
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea Tree plant is native of Australia and in ancient times native tribes used to prepare folk medicines to treat coughs &colds, minor wounds, insect bites and skin infections. Tea Tree had special place in Australian soldier’s kit during World War II. Tea Tree essential oil popularly known as “Melaleuca” or “Oil of First Aid”.
Tea Tree essential oil constitutes mainly monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes which has effective anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. Tea Tree oil reduces acne, pimples, athlete’s foot, nail infections, skin infections, small superficial wounds, insect bite irritations, lung infections and many more.
Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Origin: Australia / India
Extraction: 50Kg fresh Tea Tree leaves steam distilled to get 1Kg essential oil
Aromatic Profile: Fresh, medicinal, herbaceous, woody-spicy undertones