Asteria Apothecary
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea Tree is widely recognized for its powerful antimicrobial effects with numerous studies documenting its activity against bacteria, viruses and fungi. Its bracing scent reflects Tea Tree’s stimulating and powerful action.
Botanical Name | Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) Oil |
Common Names | Paperbark Tree Oil, Melaleuca Oil, Ti-Tree Oil |
Family Name | Myrtaceae |
Plant Part | leaves & twigs |
Method of Extraction | steam distillation |
CAS Number | 85085-48-9 ; 8022-72-8 ; 68647-73-4 |
Country of Origin | Australia |
Color | colorless to pale yellow liquid |
Consistency | thin liquid |
Scent Family | herbaceous (Top Note) |
Flash Point | 132.8F |
Shelf Life | 2 years |
Benefits:
- An essential part of a natural first aid kit, Tea Tree’s antiseptic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties aid the healing of a wide variety of skin and nail conditions. It makes a great wound wash when diluted with water (also good for thrush and dandruff), and can be applied in a wash, cream or ointment to acne, wounds, bites, burns, cold sores, warts, athletes foot and nail infections.
- Tea Tree has immune stimulating properties to boost natural defenses in addition to its direct action on contact with infectious bugs. Used in a vaporizer or steam inhalation Tea Tree can quickly help ease respiratory congestion and fortify immune defenses.
- Tea Tree’s powerful antimicrobial properties make it a popular inclusion in bathroom cleaning blends and when used in a vaporizer can help purify the air.
Use: Face soap, liquid soap, body washes, lotion, oil and scrubs.
Applications: Typical use 0.01 - 3.0%. For external use only.
Safety Precautions!
- Should be avoided by the pregnant women
- Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.