Tea tree essential oil has the following effects: Analgesic, antifungal, antiseptic, bactericide, antiviral, immune stimulant, antispasmodic, circulation decongestant, relaxant, sudorific. Its primary active ingredients include terpene hydrocarbons, monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes. It is these compounds that give Tea-tree its antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal activity.

Tea-Tree Has Been Said To Assist With The Following:

• Digestive:Gastro-enteritis; food poisoning; diarrhoea resulting from pathogens irritating the lining of the large intestine, which increases motility and decreases absorption; candidiasis; mouthwash.
• Urinary:Cystitis.
• Reproductive:Vaginitis; thrush; tea tree douches are effective in assisting with these complaints.
• Nervous:Viral and bacterial meningitis and encephalomyelitis; shingles.
• Skin:Abscesses; boils; acne; cold sores; ringworm; oily skin; athlete's foot; verrucae; warts; cuts; wounds; eczema; herpes; insect bites; fungal infections; nail infections; burns; sunburns; nappy rash; chicken pox.
• Respiratory:Bronchitis; coughs; colds; gum infections; flu; sinusitis; sore throats; catarrh; mouth ulcers; pyorrhea; mouthwash.
• Hair:Oily Hair; dandruff.
• Other:Used in the treatment processes of systemic Candida Albicans; Glandular Fever; Childhood infections; room disinfectant; and postoperative recovery.

Caution:

May affect sensitive skin. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.