Organic tea tree

Melaleuca alternifolia

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Botanical Properties

Tea tree is a very resistant tree that in the wild can reach up to 8m in height. When cultivated however, to keep it manageable, it is pruned to be kept at bush size. Tea tree belongs to the Myrtaceae family. It has evergreen, lance-shaped, light green leaves, and its white flowers form clusters or whorls that emit a powerful scent. 

Origin and history

Captain Cook named this species of Melaleuca after returning from his expeditions during the 18th century, as the British sailors would brew this trees leaves to make tea.
Aboriginals have used it for many thousands of years within their traditional medicinal practices. They consider it to have many therapeutic benefits, but it is also central to many ancestral tales and legends. 

Organoleptic properties

 Aspect: liquid
 Colour: pale yellow
 Odour: strong, woody, fresh

Distilled parts: Leaves

Country of origin: Australia

Density: 0,895 – 0,915

Chemotype

Main biochemical components or chemotype:
Terpinene-l-ol-4, gamma-Terpinene
 Allergenic molecules naturally found within this essential oil:
Limonene, Linalool
Certain natural components of this essential oil may cause allergic reactions. Please do an allergy test on the skin in the crease of your elbow before using this product.

Properties

Our organic essential oil is:
• A highly polyvalent antibacterial
• Antiviral
• Antimycotic
• Antiseptic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antifungal
• A skin cell regenerator
• Antiparasitic
• A tonic

Indications

This is the essential oil for all bacterial and viral infections; tea tree essential oil will treat all parasites and fungi, no matter their location. Here are just a few of the problems that it is traditionally recommended for: 
Wounds, acne, abscesses, sores, mycoses, urinary tract infections, ulcers, fungal infections, sinusitis, bronchitis, pharyngitis, otitis, mosquito bites.    

Instructions

Please consult a doctor before taking any treatment or therapy orally.
Oral administration:
Take 2 drops of organic essential oil 3 times a day, with some honey or syrup, or on a lozenge, to help treat all infections. However, do not use for over 7 days at a time.    
On the skin:
 Mix 3 drops of organic tea tree essential oil with 2 drops of organic musk rose oil, and apply to skin mycoses. 
By diffusion:
Diffusing tea tree essential oil will purify and disinfect the surrounding air. It will stimulate and invigorate one’s psyche during periods of mental dips. 

Possible synergies

Blend: Ravintsara, Thyme, Palmarosa

Energetic values and synergies

In energy aromatherapy, tea tree essential oil is linked to the throat chakra Vishuddhi. This chakra is associated with the colour blue. 
By activating Vishuddhi, tea tree essential oil releases tension from the cervical vertebrae, whilst helping one to learn patience and promoting speech. 
Synergy: Chamomile, Bergamot orange.