Tea Tree Oil Uses

Tea Tree (melaleuca Alternifolia) is a small plant native to Australia. The Tea Tree plant has slender leaves and it produces flowers.

Although there is to connection between the tea that we normally used to drink to the Tea Tree plant, the name has probably resolted from the fact that the Australian aborigines used to make a brew ("tea") out of the Tea Tree leaves.

Tea Tree Oil is produced from the plant’s leaves and its action is very effective against bacteria and fungi. One of the uses for Tea Tree Oil is to dissolve puss and as a skin cleanser.

	Antiseptic
	Antiviral
	Antifungal
	Stimulate the Immune System

Tea Tree Oil is extracted from the leaves in a process using steam distillation and this is used in the production of many Tea Tree oil products. Tea Tree Oil is used widely in the production of hygiene products including germicides, body-care and antiseptic products and compares favourably with most broad-spectrum antibiotics. Tea Tree oil has been described as the “finest antiseptic known to men” (Australian Medical Journal, Aug 1930, p.284).

Tea Tree Oil Uses

Tea Tree oil uses vary a lot and range from first aid - when Tea Tree oil is used as an antiseptic for treating cuts and bruises to treating pets. We have listed below a number of the more common Tea Tree Oil uses. please see more information about these on our web pages.

	First Aid
	Inhalation
	Mouth and Throat
	Acne
	Hair and Scalp
	Foot Care
	Pet Care
	Musculat Aches and Pains
	Piercing
	Cleaning