Tea Tree

Common English Name: Tea tree, ti-tree.

Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia.

Plant Family: Myrtaceae.

Method of Extraction: Steam distillation of the leaves and twigs.

Origin: Australia.

Plant Description: A small tree with needle-like leaves and yellow or purple flowers.

Main Chemical Components: Alcohols and monoterpenes.

Blends Well With: Lavender, lemon, and clove essential oils; also blends with carrier oils.

Uses: Oily skin, damaged skin, dry, flaky scalp and hair, dry skin.

Fun Fact: The Aboriginal people of Australia used tea tree extensively before it was “discovered” by European explorers.

Cautions for Use: Possible sensitivity in some people.