Common Name: Ti Tree, Narrow-leaved paperbark
Description of Plant:
A medium sized shrub or small tree to 8m with papery bark. The narrow leaves are arranged in three's spirally along the stem.
Chemical Constituents:
The International Standard (ISO 4730) Oil of Melaleuca: Terpineonol (Alcohol), Cineole (Ketone), Cymene, Pinene, Terpinene (Terpenes).
Properties:
Antibiotic, Antipruritic, Antiseptic, Antiviral, Bactericide, Expectorant, Fungicide, Insecticide
Blends well with:
Tea Tree blends well with florals, wood, green and spice scents. A very effective anit-microbial blend is: Tea Tree, Rosalina and a small amount of Lemon Myrtle.
- It has been said that the most important usage of Tea Tree is to help the immune system fight off infectious diseases.
- A very strong antiseptic oil & sweats toxins out of the body.
- Very cleansing - may aid in reducing pus in infected wounds as well as boils.
- Has been known to be helpful with dry conditions of scalp as well as dandruff.
Aborigines used tea tree oil for hundreds of years before European settlers and scientists discovered its antiseptic uses in the 1920s, after distilling it from the pruning of small, narrow leaves.
The Australian government relied on tea tree oil so much during World War II for treating soldiers' minor wounds, burns, head lice and trenchfoot that it exempted tea tree growers, sellers and plantation workers from serving in the armed forces.
Precautions:
May cause irritation on sensitive area of skin. Tea tree oil should not be swallowed, as it's slightly toxic. In its pure form, it's best used topically on mild infections after diluting it in a carrier oil.
Caution:
External use ONLY.
Do NOT use undiluted on the skin.
Keep away from children & pets.
Store away from heat & light.
Ref:
Bush Sense by Mark A. Webb
Directory of Essential Oils by Wanda Sellar
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