Tea tree Essential Oil

Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil, is an essential oil derived from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia plant, traditionally used as an antiseptic and for various skin conditions.
Here's a more detailed look at tea tree oil:

Source and Production:
Tea tree oil is obtained through steam distillation of the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia plant, a native Australian species.

Traditional Uses:
Aboriginal Australians have long used tea tree oil as an antiseptic and herbal medicine.
Modern Applications:

Skin Conditions: Tea tree oil is commonly used to treat acne, athlete's foot, lice, nail fungus, insect bites, and other superficial skin infections.

Antiseptic Properties: It contains compounds like terpinen-4-ol that can help kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Other Uses: Some people use tea tree oil in aromatherapy, homemade cleaning solutions, and as a natural insect repellent.

Safety:
When used topically, tea tree oil is generally considered safe, but it's crucial to dilute it with a carrier oil (like coconut oil or olive oil) before applying to the skin. It is poisonous if swallowed, so it should not be used in or around the mouth.
Research:
Some research suggests that tea tree oil might help with skin inflammation, acne, infections, gum disease, and other common health issues.

Description

Our Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) essential oil is 100% pure; grown, handpicked and steam-distilled from the leaves and shoots grown in our herb gardens at the base of Mt Kenya. It has been successfully used by the Australian Aborigines for centuries to treat a variety of ailments.

Benefits: It is an excellent antimicrobial agent; killing all forms of harmful micro-organisms such as viruses, fungi and bacteria. In skin care, it is known to treat acne, dandruff, rashes and infected wounds. Additionally, it tends to boost the immune system, increasing its ability to respond to infections.

Tips for Blending: It blends well with our lavenders, geranium, thyme; rosemary, lemongrass, eucalyptus globulus. Use it to add a camphoraceous note to your blend as well ashore its properties which fight infection.

Contraindications and Use: Do not apply to the skin directly. Dilute the oil in a carrier oil such as sunflower or moringa, at a maximum of 6%. Avoid during pregnancy, and should not be used by epileptics and those with high blood pressure. Do not apply to or near the face of infants or children. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight in the original container. Use within 36 months.