Melaleuca alternifolia
The Melaleuca(the tea tree or tea tree) is a shrub or small tree with a white trunk, evergreen leaves, and fruit in the form of capsules. This tree is common in the swampy regions of the northeastern coasts of Australia (New South Wales).
This essential oil is obtained by distillation of fresh leaves.
The Bundjalung, an Australian Aboriginal people, have used the very diverse properties of this plant for millennia to treat wounds and skin infections. In the 1920s, this oil began to be used in surgery and dentistry to prevent or combat infections of the skin and mucous membranes.
Recent scientific research has shown that tea tree essential oil is a powerful anti-infective and antiviral that strengthens the immune defenses.
It is a sovereign oil for relieving and disinfecting:
- Insect bites
- Sunburns
- The injuries
La Melaleuca is recognized for its effectiveness in relieving topical problems of various skin and mucous membrane conditions (acne, athlete's foot, vaginitis, for example)
She is traditionally used in the topical treatment of skin wounds and burns.
Name on label:Melaleuca Essential Oil
Botanical species:Melaleuca alternifolia
Family:Myrtaceae
Used part:Leaves
Extraction method:Distillation
Origin:Australia
Main ingredients:Monoterpene, cineole, cymene, pinene, terpineol, terpinenes
Uses:Massages, inhalations, baths, diffusions, compresses, and first aid
Point massage:Apply 3 to 4 drops of pure essential oil to the affected or treatment area.
Massage:To obtain a 5% dilution, ideal for massages, mix 5 ml of essential oil with 100 ml of vegetable oil, alcohol-free gel, cream, or pure massage emulsion.
Inhalation:Apply 2 or 3 drops on a tissue and breathe in for a few minutes. Stop if you experience any discomfort. Repeat as often as necessary OR boil water, remove from heat, pour into a dish, add a few drops of essential oil, cover your head with a towel, and breathe gently.
In bath:Add 5 drops of pure essential oil either in the water, in the bath foam, or on a handful of sea salt.
Compresses:Add a few drops to a compress and apply to the affected area. Repeat the process as often as necessary.
Essential Oil Diffusers:Add 10 to 15 drops to a diffuser of your choice. Duration 10 to 15 minutes
