What is Tea Tree Essential Oil and what are its benefits?

The essential oil from the leaves and twigs are employed in aromatherapy for relief of cough, colds, and congestion, and topically for its antiseptic action.

Native to Australia, steam-distilled tea tree oil has a history of use among its indigenous people dating back centuries. Employed primarily for its antibacterial properties, the complex mosaic of volatile compounds also exhibits antiviral and antifungal activities. Pathogenic bacteria including Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus are among the microorganisms it’s effective against, with promising results for the opportunistic yeast Candida albicans as well.

The mechanism of action is similar for both bacteria and yeast: Volatile components within tea tree oil compromise the structure and selective permeability of the cell membrane. This process also denatures proteins within the cells, leading to their death, and more importantly their ability to multiply and spread throughout the body.

Remember: A little goes a long way with a 1% dilution ratio recommended for topical use.

What does Tea Tree Essential Oil contain?

Ingredients / each drop contains:

Does not contain: genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Net volume e = 15 ml.

Recommended way of use (for adults only):

• For topical use: Mix 99 drops of carrier oil with 1 drop of essential oil for topical application. Make extra oil using the same dilution (1% essential oil/99% carrier oil). Rub and/or massage into skin until solution vanishes.
• For local application (10% or less of body surface area): Apply to affected area up to 3 times per day.
• For body massage (more than 10% of the body surface area): Apply once daily. Do not use the essential oils undiluted.

How to use Tea Tree Essential Oil?

1. Diffuser: Traditional use allowing diffusion in the air.
2. Air Freshener: If you don’t have a diffuser, here’s a natural way to freshen up a room in five minutes or less.
   • You will need:
     • a spray bottle;
     • 1 cup of water;
     • 10 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil.
     • Add the essential oil to water then shake well.
3. Use the freshener in any room in the house or office; in the kitchen, the bathroom, or the basement. Make sure to aim your spray wards, avoiding direct contact with clothing, furniture, electronics, or porous surfaces. Shake well before each use.
4. Captivating creams, memorable massages and sensational soaps. Avoiding chemical products and artificial fragrances shouldn’t mean using unscented moisturizers, oils, or soaps. Add a few drops of your Tea Tree Essential Oil or blend to your massage oils, body lotions, or liquid soaps. 

WARNINGS

• Not for oral use. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil. For occasional use only.
• If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center.
• Consult a health‑care practitioner prior to use in case of epilepsy or asthma, or if symptoms persist or worsen.
• Avoid exposure of treated areas to the sun.
• Do not use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding; or if you have broken, irritated, or sensitive skin.
• Discontinue use if you experience nausea, dizziness, headache, or an allergic reaction.
• Do not use if seal is broken.
• Do not use the undiluted Tea Tree essential oil.
• Keep out of reach of children. 

Recommendation

• Choose Tea Tree Essential Oil used to purify or invigorate, or that will provide a calming and serene effect!

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