Essential Oils: Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) essential oil

0.5 fl. oz. (15 ml)

Excerpts from Reference Guide for Essential Oils

Historical Uses:

The leaves of the Melaleuca tree (or Tea Tree) have been used for centuries by the aborigines to heal cuts, wounds, and skin infections. With twelve times the antiseptic power of phenol, it has some strong immune building properties.

French Medicinal Uses:

Other possible uses:

Application:

• Apply directly on area of concern.
• Diffuse.

Oral use as a dietary supplement:

Approved by the FDA for use as a Food Additive (FA) or Flavoring Agent (FL). Dilute one drop oil in 1 tsp. honey or 4 oz of beverage. Not for children under 6 years old; use with caution and in greater dilution for children 6 years old and over.

Excerpts from The ABC Herbal

There are many strong-smelling (aromatic) herbs which have antiseptic and antibiotic qualities. These include tea tree oil (or its cousin cajeput), lemon oil, clove oil, thyme oil, pine oil and many others. We use tea tree oil (also known as melaleuca) as a topical antiseptic in our family. Most topical antiseptics (such as iodine, Mercurochrome, etc.) have been shown to damage healthy tissue as well as kill bacteria. Hence, they interfere with and slow the process of healing. This is not true of tea tree oil and many other volatile oils. These products have actually been demonstrated to speed tissue repair and healing while interfering with the growth of harmful microorganisms. My children will often go get the tea tree oil themselves to apply to a minor injury without my having to encourage them because it does not sting and they sense that it helps.

Excerpts from Nutritional Herbology

It has been used to treat all kinds of skin ailments, cuts, burns, acne, cold sores and irritations of the mouth and throat. The oil is antiseptic and makes tea tree oil useful for various topical applications.

From Our Reading and/or Experience

• Melaleuca Alternifolia is highly regarded as an antiseptic essential oil. This oil has high levels of terpinenol, which is the key active constituent.
• Like Lavender, it is also highly regarded as an essential oil with a wide range of uses. It supports the immune system and is beneficial for the skin.
• It can be diffuse.
• Apply topically.
• Frequently Asked Questions about essential oils.
• May be added to food as a dietary supplement.
• Safe for use on small children and pets.
• Not all essential oils are the same. This is not like other brands of Melaleuca tree (or Tea Tree) essential oil that you may find at health food stores. This is therapeutic-grade which is more effective and suitable for internal use.

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