Tea Tree Essential Oil
Powerful germ fighter and immune booster...
and great for acne
Tea tree essential oil has finally gained the recognition it deserves for being a cleanser and health supporter par excellence.
Of all the essential oils, tea tree is one of the most powerful virus, bacteria and fungus fighters,
as well as being a strong immune system stimulant, increasing the body's ability to fight off infections.
Tea Tree oil helps clear up the flu and colds,
as well as sinusitis, chest congestion, coughs, asthma and other bronchial problems.
It's also great for cleaning wounds,
as well as relieving muscle aches and pains from illness or arthritis.
Tea Tree is also indispensable in acne treatments. Click here for some excellent
aromatherapy recipes for acne (with tea tree oil, of course!)
A course of massage with tea tree oil before an operation may help to strengthen the body and reduce post-operative shock.
Tea tree essential oil is also said to clear up head lice if used like this: Apply neat (undiluted) to the scalp.
Leave for 40 minutes then wash the hair. Repeat every second day for twelve days.
Botanical Name and Characteristics
Melaleuca alternifolia
Tea tree is a small tree native to Australia which grows up to 20 feet (7m) high. It has needle-like leaves and purple or yellow flowers.
The essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves and twigs.
Fresh, clean, woody, penetrating, camphor-like scent.
Therapeutic Action
- lifts mood
- energizes; stimulates nerves
- increases mental clarity
- stimulates immune system
- relieves pain and reduces inflammation
- helps breathing when used as an inhalation
- cleanses and heals oily, acneic skin; also good for eczema and psoriasis
- helps relieve dandruff
- said to eliminate head lice
- relieves athlete's foot
- powerful disinfectant: antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal
- soothes skin after insect bites
Blending
Tea Tree oil's medium-strength middle note blends well with cinnamon, clary sage, clove, geranium, lavender, lemon, myrrh, nutmeg,
rosewood, rosemary and thyme.
Cautions
May irritate sensitive skin. Do not use on deep wounds or near the eyes, ears, nose or internally.
Buy Tea Tree Oil
Click here to buy tea tree essential oil
from Mountain Rose Herbs (scroll almost to the bottom of the page; they're in alphabetical order.)
I always recommend Mountain Rose first because I like and trust them.
Their quality is excellent, their prices are good, and many of their essential oils are organic (and all of them are therapeutic grade.)
Or you could
shop for tea tree oil
at Amazon. They have a number of different brands available at a variety of prices. (Just remember, you get what you pay for.) Happy hunting!
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