Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea tree essential oil properties

Antibacterial and antifungal: Tea tree essential oil contains various molecules that act as broad-spectrum antibacterials (gram +, gram-), such as Staphylococcus and E. Coli. Furthermore, it is known for its effectiveness in eliminating fungi such as Candida Albicans.

Regulates inflammation: the components of the tea tree alleviate inflammatory processes.

General and respiratory antiseptic: tea tree essential oil has the ability to eliminate a large number of bacteria and viruses, especially when we use it in diffusion.

Nervous system tonic: when we use it in diffusion, the tea tree acts as a nervous system tonic, helping us fight against asthenia, mental and nervous fatigue.

Purifies the skin: the tea tree is ideal for cleaning the skin of those who have skin problems, as well as on the scalp and intimate areas (it is extremely important to use it always properly diluted in vegetable oils before applying on delicate skin).

Practical Uses and Applications of Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea tree essential oil has been traditionally used to help in the following situations:

General health: oral infections (thrush, gingivitis ...), O.R.L infections. (bronchitis, otitis, sinusitis ...), gynecological or urinary infections, skin infections, cutaneous or intestinal parasitosis.

Nervous system: asthenia, fatigue.

Cosmetics: damaged skin, acne, oral-dental hygiene, preparation of deodorants and cosmetics, intimate hygiene.

Tea Tree Essential Oil Recipes

HOUSEHOLD

• General house cleaning: Add 10 drops of Tea Tree to your general cleaning product.
• To clean toilets: Make a mixture of 1 cup of cleaning vinegar, ½ cup of baking soda and 20 drops of tea tree. Use it as a spray in the toilets, leaving it to act for a few minutes, and then rinse normally.
• Cleaning difficult surfaces: Add 5-10 drops of Tea Tree to 1 tablespoon of baking soda and apply with a sponge.

DIFFUSION

•  As a physical and mental energizing tonic: Add 1 drop to a diffuser along with rosemary and mint essential oil.
•  To clear the environment of pathogens: Add 4-5 drops in a diffuser along with lemon essential oil.

COSMETICS & PERSONAL CARE

• Intimate hygiene: add 1% to your intimate hygiene gel.
• Toothpaste: Mix 3 drops of Tea Tree essential oil with 50gr of baking soda and 100gr of coconut oil. You can add other essential oils to the mix, such as: cloves, lemon, orange, bay leaf...

Tea tree essential oil pairs well with:

• Lemon
• Laurel
• Eucalyptus Radiata
• Lavandin
• Coconut vegetable oil

Recommended dilutions for tea tree essential oil

Recommended generic generic dilution in adults: 2%
Maximum recommended generic dilution in children: 0.25% (over 6 years)

Essential oils are highly concentrated substances and must be diluted in almost all uses. Use our dilution table to get a more detailed idea about the correct use of essential oils:

ESSENTIAL OILS DILUTION GENERAL GUIDE

Identification

Botanical name: Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae

Origin: Australia

Extraction method: Pure steam distillation (without solvents or refining processes).

Distilled : Leaves.

INCI: Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Safety

Keep out of the reach of children.

Some of the natural components of this essential oil can pose an allergy risk in some people. We will always carry out a tolerance test prior to using it by applying a few drops inside the elbow.

Topical use: Suitable in dilution (maximum 2%)

Diffuser: No

Phototoxicity: No

Sensitizing: No

Irritant: No

Allergens naturally present in this essential oil:

Limonene <5% Linalol <0.5% Geraniol <0.005% Citral <0.5%

Conservation of essential oils

Equally important is knowing how to preserve essential oils, to ensure their good condition and that they do not become toxic or irritant due to oxidation or contamination. So we recommend reading this little guide:

Storage of Essential Oils

Important

The information on oils offered by Essenciales has its origin in popular sources and it is published for educational purposes only. It is not intended to offer or sell this product as a diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of any disease. The International Federation of Aromatherapists does not recommend the internal intake or consumption of essential oils except under the strict supervision of a doctor or a qualified professional in aromatherapy and clinical herbal medicine. It is always recommended to dilute essential oils properly. If you are pregnant, have epilepsy, liver failure, or have a health problem, use essential oils only by medical prescription. Never use essential oils in children without the proper knowledge or without instructions from a pshysician.

Never ignore professional medical advice.
Essenciales does not give medical advice nor engages in the practice of medicine.