Aromatherapy Oil Profile: Tea Tree

Latin name
Melaleuca alternifolia

Botanical family
Myrtaceae

Description
Small tree or shrub with prickly needles and yellow or purple flowers.

Aromatherapy use
Tea tree is a powerful immunity booster and is great for keeping illness at bay. It has been used for many years as a first-aid remedy. It can also be used for the following:

Skin
Insect bites, athelte's foot, spots, cuts or wounds, and cold sores.

Digestive system
Haemorrhoids and mouth infections

Immune system
Good for flu, colds and infections.

Nervous system
Excellent remedy for depression, shock and stress-related diseases.

Additional uses
This oil can be used for cystitis, varicose veins and dandruff.

How to use tea tree
Oil burner.
Blended with carrier oil and massaged into area of concern
Apply drops of oil to a tissue and inhale.


Cautions
Safe oil but can cause sensitization in some people.

For more information on how to use aromatherapy oils at home or to request a
self-treatment home blend please do not hesitate to contact us.

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