Pure Tea Tree Oil 50MlAustralian Melaleuca Alternifolia Extract from B&Q

Name: Pure Tea Tree Oil 50MlAustralian Melaleuca Alternifolia Extract from B&Q
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Latin Name: Melaleuca Alternifolia. Part of Plant Used: Leaves & Twigs. Source: Australia. Extraction Method: Steam Distillation. Tea Tree Essential Oil is the concentrated liquid compounds steam distilled from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia tree, native to the northeast coast of New South Wales, Australia. The oil is claimed to have valuable antiseptic and anti-fungal properties due to constituents called terpenoids and is used in many personal care products and medicines today. Tea tree oil is said to be good for relieving congestion, cold, cough, and flu. It has been used to heal acne, fungal infections, dandruff, infections, haemorrhoids, athlete's foot, and is believed to soothe aching muscles and joint injuries. When added to bath water it helps control bacteria. Tea tree oil is not to be taken internally. It is usually used only on adults and must be kept away from children and pets. Don't use if pregnant or lactating. The tea tree has been known for its medicinal properties for hundreds of years. The Australian aborigines used the crushed leaves to heal cuts, burns, sores, and infections, inhaled the oils to relieve coughs and colds, sprinkled it on wounds, applied poultices, and infused the leaves to make tea to soothe sore throats.