Melaleuca alternifolia, a tall evergreen tree of Asia and Australia whose leaves yield tea tree oil.
A native Australian evergreen shrub ( Melaleuca alternifolia) with well-known antiseptic properties. The tea tree has nothing to do with tea. The name allegedly arose because in 1770, the explorer, Thomas Cook, made an infusion of the leaves which his crew drank to prevent scurvy.
Powerful antiseptic, antifungal and anti-viral. Good for acne, cold sores, warts, and burns. Useful cleansing agent for skin. Helps combat foot odour and athlete's foot. Caution: Avoid during pregnancy and prolonged use. Can irritate sensitive skin.
a tea bush or plant which has been allowed to return to its wild state and grow back into a tree.
Fresh and herbaceous with menthol undertones. A natural anti bacterial/anti fungal. Healing. Benefits: Helps purify oily skin. Delivers cleansing, toning and deodorizing benefits.
Latin name: Melaleuca alternifolia. Family name: Myrtaceae. Tea-tree is distilled from the leaves and is imported from Australia. It has a spicy, medicinal aroma. Tea-tree is one of the most scientifically researched oils. Some traditional uses: fungicidal, antiseptic, expectorant, anti-inlammatory, as an immuno-stimulant particularly against bacteria, viruses and fungi. Blends with: lavender, clove, marjoram, rosemary, clary sage, pine, and geranium. Herbal products, Green Tea Tree bar, Wake Up!!! bar
Tea tree Melaleuca alternifolia
A group of trees and shrubs (including paper barks, genus name melaleuca) which secrete organic substances (tannins) which stain water a tea colour
A small tree or shrub. Properties: Antimicrobial, antiseptic, bactericide, cicatrisant, expectorant, fungicide, insecticide, stimulant, sudorific.
A stimulating oil anti-infectious and antiseptic. The scent is medicinal and powerful blending with geranium, clary sage, lavender, rosemary and spicy oils.
