Item: NOW7626Product: Tea Tree Essential Oil - 4oz (for antiseptic, toning, stimulating)
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Tea Tree: Melaleuca alternifolia, M. linariifolia, M.uncintata (Family, Myrtaceae)
The Tea Tree has been used by the Aboriginal tribes of Australia for thousands of years. Today Tea Tree Oil is a popular essential oil known for its spicy, warm aroma that is subtly medicinal. This essential oil is 100% pure.
Powerful antiseptic, antifungal and anti-viral. Good for acne, cold sores, warts, and burns. Ideal for vaporising to kill germs. Useful cleansing agent for skin. Helps combat foot odour and athletes foot. Ti Tree, as it is also known, has a wide range of uses, including some aids related illnesses, and further reading is recommended.
Aromatherapy class: energizing, stimulating, toning
Skin type: oily, blemished
Aroma type: camphoraceous
Traditional use: insect repellent, antiseptic
Well-known for its antiseptic and germicidal properties, tea tree oil has been used therapeutically by the aboriginal people of Australia for centuries. Named by Captain Cook's crew, it was introduced to Europe around 1927. During World War II, Australian soldiers carried tea tree oil in their first-aid kits as a treatment for skin injuries. Even though tea tree oil has a long history of use therapeutically, it is a relatively new addition to aromatherapy. Despite being the new kid on the block, tea tree oil has become a staple for many aromatherapists around the world because of its versatility and wide-reaching benefits.
Mixes well with: Basil, bergamot, citronella, clary sage, clove, eucalyptus, geranium, ginger, juniper, lavender, lemon, marjoram, myrrh, nutmeg, oregano, peppermint, pine, rosemary, rosewood, tangerine, tea tree, thyme, and ylang ylang.
Extraction method: Steam or water distillation.
Parts used: Leaves and twigs.
Safety Information: Can be used neat, however it's best to do a patch test first. Limit usage to the problem area, and avoid the surrounding skin. Do not massage directly on or below a varicose vein.
For over a hundred years, doctors have prescribed Aromatherapy to treat such things as depression, anxiety and headaches. Far from being just a pleasant smell or cosmetic accessory, aromatherapeutic Essential Oils are powerful tools to help improve both physical and emotional health.
Good 4 All caries only the highest quality Aromatherapy products which are tested for standard plant properties by specific gravity optical rotation, refractive index, and solubility.