Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Tea Tree

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Essential Oil of Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Abbr: T/T    [to top of page]
Native to Australia and used for centuries by the Aboriginal people, Tea Tree oil emits a fresh aroma that helps sustain the body's ability to address bacterial, fungal and viral infections. Distilled with steam or water, Tea Tree's therapeutic properties are derived from the leaves and twigs of the plant. Warm and spicy, this camphor-like oil supports and strengthens many body systems, including the respiratory, urinary and immune systems. Assists the body in its fight against respiratory infection, infectious disease, healing wounds, sore throat, tonsillitis, gum disease, rash, sunburn, athlete's foot, digestion, diarrhea, immuno-stimulant, abscess, acne, cold sores, burns, shock, hysteria, warts, colds, flu, infectious illnesses such as chickenpox. Fungal, viral and bacterial infections support.
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Odour of Essential Oil of Tea Tree: Fresh, warm, spicy, camphorous scent.
Colour of Essential Oil of Tea Tree: Pale yellow, green or clear.
Source of Essential Oil of Tea Tree: Leaves and twigs.
Method of Extraction of Tea Tree: STeam Distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Tea Tree: Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Antifungal, Anti-infectious, Anti-inflammatory, Antiparasitic, Antiseptic, Antiviral, Expectorant, Fungicide, Insecticide, Stimulant, Sudorific, Vulnerary.
Actions of Essential Oil of Tea Tree: Immuno-stimulant, insect repellent.
Circulatory: Ringworm.
Digestion: Intestinal parasites, parasites, tooth abcess.
Genito-Urinary: Cystitis, thrush, urinary tract infection, vaginal infection, vaginitis.
Immune: Chicken pox, cold sores, colds, flu, herpes, immuno-stimulant, infections - general, infectious disease, tonsillitis, viral infection.
Lymphatic: Abscess, stimulant.
Respiratory: Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, cough, cough - asthmatic, respiratory problems, sinus infection, throat infection, whooping cough.
Skin: Acne, athletes foot, boils, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, fungal infection, hair - oily, insect bites, itching, psoriasis, rash, ringworm, scabies, shingles, skin disorders, skin infection, skin irritations, warts.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Shock.
Contra-Indications for Tea Tree: May cause skin irritation. Overuse may result in profuse sweating or cause sensitization.
Comments on Tea Tree: Native to Australia, Tea Tree was used by Aboriginal people before the arrival of Europeans to treat infected wounds.~Tea Tree increases the body's ability to respond to bacteria, fungi and viruses effectively.~It is an excellent oil for colds and flu, and may stimulate sweating, which can speed up recovery.

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