Tea Tree Essential Oil

Use of Melaleuca alternifolia oil in aromatherapy
Described in aromatherapy Applied for preventive and supportive therapeutic activities, Tea Tree essential oil is used as an aroma for environments and cosmetics. One of the characteristics of tea tree oil is its ability to treat sore throats. Diffusion of the fragrance is indicated as revitalizing and anti-stress.

Use in room diffusers
Tea Tree oil has a disinfecting and refreshing aromatic effect on the environment. It is recommended to use it especially to ward off insects and parasites.

Cosmetic properties *
The tea tree essential oil, extracted from the leaves of the tea tree alternifolia plant, can be applied pure on the skin. In case of acne, a drop on the pimple will make it disappear quickly. It is effective in eliminating lice.

Origin of the Melaleuca alternifolia plant
Known as tea tree or tea tree , is a plant of the Mirtaceae family. Native to eastern Australia, it is also found on the north coast and adjacent areas of New South Wales. It grows in streams and marshes. The tea tree is the main source for the production of tea tree oil , a local fungicide and antibacterial known as Tea Tree Oil . This essence is produced by distillation of the leaves of the tree Melaleuca alternifolia . The name derives from the fact that it was offered as tea to Captain Cook in 1770 in Botany Bay and it seems that it was this drink that saved his crew from tropical infections.

Distilled part : leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia

Origin : Australia

Composition : Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) oil, 100% pure, intact and natural essential oil

Characterizing biochemical profile :

• alcohols (terpineol-4 30%)
• oxides (1,8-cineole 5%)
• monoterpenes (alpha-terpinene 10%, gamma-terpinene 20%)

Note : heart notes and top notes

content 10ml

Fragrance description : fresh, medicinal, balsamic and pungent scent

Did you know that?
The essence extracted from the leaves of the tea tree, Tea Tree oil, was used as a remedy by the first white settlers of the continent. In 1923, an Australian scientist, Dr AR Penfold, conducted a study and showed that tea tree oil was 12 times more potent as an antiseptic and bactericide than carbolic acid, the standard antiseptic of the time. After the First World War, the study of its application in medicine began, so much so that it was supplied, in 1939, to the Royal Australian Navy and the army.

In 1930, the Australian Medical Journal reported results obtained from applying tea tree oil, ranging from rapid healing of septic wounds to regenerating scars. In 1933, the British Medical Journal reported that this oil was a potent disinfectant, non-poisonous and non-irritating. In 1955, the United States reported that tea tree oil was actively germicidal and antiseptic.

In 1980, it was tested in Australia as a germicide against virulent organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. At 7, 21, and 35 days, the results reported no growth detected for any organisms. In 1983, it was tested by Foodstuff's Associated Laboratories in Australia as a bacteriostat. Using the swabs, the bacteria counted on unwashed hands were over 3,000 per 50 cm; on the hands after washing in distilled water they were over 2,000 by 50 cm; after washing with tea tree oil they were less than 3 by 50 cm.

Warnings and contraindications
Tea Tree essential oil generally does not irritate, does not sensitize and is not toxic.
Non-pure oils, which have an altered chemotype composition, on the other hand, can be dangerous.

* Disclaimer
The information and properties indicated in the sheet cannot in any case replace the doctor's opinion and are not intended to prevent or treat pathologies.