Honorable Australian Tea Tree – 100% Pure Essential Oil (10mL)

Honorable Australian Tea Tree

Tea tree is a highly regarded essential oil with a wide variety of uses, ranging from acting as an essential component of skin care, diffusion, or topical application for a cooling effect on the skin.

Typically, the oil is utilized in cosmetics, skin care, and hair care, as well as hand sanitizers and other household cleaning products. This oil is prevalent among massage therapists and is often diluted with a carrier oil due to the oil’s harsh nature before being blended with oils such as lemon or sweet orange. Additionally, it is diffused to alleviate sinus pressure and eliminate odors.

Senses:
Touch (feel): Watery.
Aroma (scent): Sharp, cooling, herbaceous, clearing, refreshing, camphorous.
Visual ( look): Clear.

Directions:
Topical: Add 3-5 drops of EO to 1 ounce of carrier oil such as coconut, grapeseed, or olive oil, mix well and apply to the skin or use as a generalized massage oil.
Diffuser: Add 3-5 drops of EO to the diffuser; may be safely combined with equal amounts of up to 2 different EO’s to enhance effectiveness.

Highlighted Chemical Compounds:
Terpinene-4-ol, Gamma-Terpinene, a-Terpinene, Terpinolene, 1,8-Cineole, a-Terpineol, p-Cymemea-Pinene.

Warnings and Precautions: May cause skin sensitivity. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Our oils are not for consumption. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Caution while pregnant or breastfeeding.

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In Ancient Times/Ancient Story: Tea Tree Oil is derived from the Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia) through steam distillation of the leaves of the tea tree, which is native to Southeast Australia. It has had many years of usage within the Indigenous population of Australia, who consider it a formidable, medicinal plant. It wasn't until much later that the utilization of tea tree oil became widespread throughout Europe and North America, first made known by British explorer Captain James Cook in the 1700's after he observed the aborigines brewing tea with the leaves of the Melaleuca Alternifolia tree.

Ancient Usage: The leaves of the Tea Tree were often brewed to make a strong, refreshing tea that was said to carry the aroma of nutmeg. During WWII, Australian soldiers carried tea tree leaves in their first aid kits and brewed the leaves when making beer. The oil was also used by an Aboriginal medic to treat a foot fungus outbreak among Australian soldiers when no other treatment had proved effective.

Ancient Beliefs: The inhalation of tea tree oil was believed to relieve congestion and respiratory problems, while topical use was credited for killing certain bacteria, viruses, and fungi, such as the ones found in open wounds or acne. Tea tree oil was commonly used by the aboriginal people of Australia as a traditional antiseptic medicine, and tea tree leaves would often be crushed to extract the oil, or soaked in water to create an infusion, which was then applied to flesh wounds. A chemist in Sydney, Australia named Arthur Penfold even began clinical trials using tea tree oil to disinfect wounds and treat bacterial conditions.