Melaleuca alternifolia is a small tree of about 7m tall with a bushy crown and whitish, papery bark. The flowers occur in white or cream-coloured masses about 3–5 cm wide, which gives it a fluffy-looking appearance in the spring to early summer months. The plant's medicinal properties make it a strong virus and bacteria fighter and so it is therefore used to boost the immune system. The oil has a fresh, herbaceous, camphoraceous, green odour.

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 ti-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.

Note: We supply both Tea tree pure essential oil and Tea treeorganicessential oil. Other products in our range include Lemon Ti-tree.