Tea Tree Oil

In the past, it seems that the leaves of this tree were infused to produce tea, which is how the name came about. Wholesale Tea Tree Essential Oil is the concentrated liquid compounds steam distilled from the leaves of the Melaleuca Alternifolia tree, which is native to the northeast coast of New South Wales, Australia. The oil is said to have valuable antiseptic and antifungal properties due to constituents called terpenoids and is used today in many personal care products and medicines.

Tea tree oil is said to be good for relieving congestion, colds, coughs and flu. It has been used to heal acne, fungal infections, dandruff, vaginal infections, hemorrhoids, athlete's foot and is believed to relieve aching muscles and joints. When added to bath water, it helps control bacteria. Tea tree oil should not be taken internally. It is usually used on adults only and should be kept away from children and pets. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

The tea tree has been known for its medicinal properties since ancient times in eastern Australia. The Australian Aborigines are known to have used the crushed leaves to heal cuts, burns, wounds and infections for hundreds of years. They inhaled the oils from the crushed leaves to relieve coughs and colds. They sprinkled this oil on wounds and applied a poultice to it. They infused the leaves and made a tea to relieve sore throats. It was between the 1920s and 1930s that the essential oil from this tree began to be known and used for its antimicrobial properties in Europe.

Latin name: Melaleuca Alternifolia

Part of plant used: Leaves and twigs

Origin: Australia

Extraction method: Steam distillation

NOTE: Our essential oils are not suitable for internal use.