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 Tea Tree Essential
Oil ProfileTea Tree is a small tree or shrub (smallest of the tea tree family), with needle-like leaves similar to cypress, with heads of sessile yellow or purplish flowers. The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and twigs. The name is derived from its local usage as a type of herbal tea, prepared from the leaves. These uses of the tea tree are based on a very long history of use by the aboriginal people of Australia. Tea tree has been shown in scientific studies to be active against all three varieties of infectious organisms: bacteria, fungi, and viruses, and to be a very powerful immuno-stimulant. Tea tree is native to Australia, mainly in New South Wales. ....more |
| Botanical Name: | Melaleuca alternifolia L. nom. cons. |
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| Family: | Myrtaceae |
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| Synonyms: | Ti-tree, ti-troll, paperbark tree, melasol. |
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| Parts Used: | Leaves and twigs |
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| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation |
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| Colour: | Colourless to pale greenish-yellow |
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| Consistency: | Thin |
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| Aroma Description: | Warm, fresh, spicy-camphorous. |
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| Blends well with: | Bergamot, chamomile Roman, cypress lavender, pine, rosemary, rosewood, sandalwood. |
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| Historical Uses: | The name is derived from its local usage as a type of herbal tea, prepared from the leaves. Tea tree is a powerful, yet gentle antiseptic and disinfectant. These uses of the tea tree are based on a very long history of use by the aboriginal people of Australia. |
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| Modern Uses: | Tea Tree is renowned for its remarkable activity against bacteria and fungi. Use for acne, athlete's foot, boils, cuts, wounds, herpes, spots, verrucae and warts (apply neat to small areas). If wounds are deep or puncture wounds it is best that you see your physician. Used in herbaceous, fruity flavours (ex.chewing gum); in spicy, woody fragrance compounds; pharmaceutical and veterinary products. |
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| Cautions: | Non-toxic, non-irritant, possibly sensitizing in some individuals. |
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| Aromatherapy Uses: |
Circulatory System - Haemorrhoids, varicose veins.
Digestive System - Mouth ulcers, stomatitis, gingivitis, enterocolitis
Female Reproductive System - Thrush and vulvovaginitis.
Respiratory System - Bronchitis, colds and flu
Skin - Acne, athletes foot, cold sores, spots (period spots).
Genito-urinary System - Bacterial genital infections.
Immune System - Shingles and surgical shock.
Boosts the immune system, anti-fungal. Good for respiratory problems, acne, dandruff, lice.
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| Physical Actions |
| Anti-infectious, anti-inflammaotory, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, balsamic, cicatrizant, diaphoretic, expectorant, fungicidal, immuno-stimulant, parasticide, vulnerary. |
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| Toxicity |
LD50 - (oral) rat >1.9g/kg; (dermal) rabbit >5g/kg;
Irritation/Sensitisation - Nil at 1% (human)
Phototoxicity - Nil reported
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