Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea Tree Essential Oil



Intro
In early times, it seems the leaves of this tree were infused
to make tea, which is how the name came into being. Tea
tree essential oil is the concentrated liquid compounds
steam distilled from the leaves of the tree Melaleuca alternifolia, which is native to the northeast coast of New
South Wales, Australia. The oil is claimed to have valuable
antiseptic and anti-fungal properties due to constituents
called terpenoids, and is used in many personal care products and medicines today

Usage
Tea tree oil is said to be good for relieving congestion,
cold, cough and flu. It has been used to heal acne, fungal
infections, dandruff, vaginal infections, haemorrhoids,
athlete’s foot, and is believed to soothe aching muscles
and joint injuries. When added to bath water it helps
control bacteria. Tea tree oil is not to be taken internally. It
is usually used only on adults and must be kept away
from children and pets. Don’t use it if you’re pregnant or
lactating.


Ancient Wisdom
The tea tree has been known for its medicinal properties since
ancient times in eastern Australia. The Australian aborigines are
known to have been using the crushed leaves to heal cuts, burns,
sores, 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 on it. They
infused the leaves and made tea to soothe sore throats. It was
between 1920 and 1930 that the essential oil of this tree began to
be known and used for its antimicrobial properties in Europe.


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