Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea Tree Essential Oil is an essential oil derived from the Melaleuca alternifolia tree grown in Australia. It has been used by the indigenous people of Australia for centuries for therapeutic purposes. The settlers in Australia also started using the oil for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. 

The oil is produced from the leaves of the tree by the steam distillation method.

Today, tea tree oil is produced in many countries outside of Australia, but the natural environment in Australia produces the highest-quality oil. 

The oil has a sharp, intense, and very medicinal aroma. Its scent is similar to a spicy, woody synthetic fragrance. Some people may find the odor too strong and unpleasant, while others may perceive it as refined and therapeutic. 

USES & BENEFITS

Tea tree oil is an essential oil with many beneficial properties for human health. It is produced from the tea tree plant grown in Australia and has antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. It has many benefits such as healing skin, preventing infections, fighting bacteria, and reducing stress. 

When inhaled through aromatherapy, Tea Tree Essential Oil provides benefits such as relaxing the nervous system, preventing viral infections, and treating respiratory tract infections. It can also be applied topically and its effects are absorbed directly by the skin. Additionally, it can be used in various ways such as steam therapy, massage, showers, or baths. 

However, undiluted, raw tea tree oil can irritate the skin or respiratory tract. Therefore, tea tree oil should always be diluted with an oil such as orange, lavender, or olive oil according to the sensitivity of the skin. It is also important to consult a doctor before using tea tree oil through aromatherapy as some people may experience allergic reactions.