Tea tree
Tea tree
Melaleuca alternifolia
Tea tree essential oil
Are you looking for an essential oil for your home medicine cabinet? Tea tree oil can be used for a variety of purposes, and its properties can support both skincare and the immune system. Learn more here about the diverse applications and benefits of tea tree oil, the essential oil extracted from the twigs and leaves of the tea tree.
Effect
Aromakids
Stay healthy
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Fragrance herbaceous, bitter |
Origin South Africa |
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Helps with winter ailments, skin impurities |
Ensures clear skin, purified indoor air |
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Quality controlled organic wild collection |
Certification |
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plant part herb |
extraction method |
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Grand Cru Yes |
Melaleuca alternifolia
The genus Melaleuca comprises approximately 170 species and belongs to the Myrtaceae family (as do eucalyptus and myrtle). The Australian tea tree has become a victim of its own success. Its properties are so diverse and compelling that it has become the world's most famous essential oil. This fame has led to its immense use, resulting in ecological problems in production and many dubious tea tree products on the market. Therefore, it is all the more important to buy a high-quality essential oil.
Tea tree oil in aromatherapy
The psychological effects of tea tree oil
In aromatherapy, the essential oil of the tea tree is also valued for its anxiety-reducing and mood-enhancing properties.
The physical effects of tea tree oil
Tea tree oil has diverse antimicrobial properties with a broad spectrum of activity. In aromatherapy, it is recommended for athlete's foot and nail fungus, as well as for repelling head lice. Only use very fresh tea tree oil for skin applications; after 9-12 months, depending on storage conditions, it becomes highly irritating to the skin. Always follow the dilution chart (0.5-1%).
Source: Flashcards for Aromatherapy and Aromacare Practice, Krautverlag 2024
Aromatherapy in Practice, Hauck Publishing 2020
Special
Avoid during pregnancy and in children, as well as in cases of epilepsy.
Application tip
Via the nose and as a skin-care supplement in suitable formulations.
