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TEA
TREE
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Botanical Name :
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Melaleuca alterifolia
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| Origins |
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The antiseptic properties of the tea tree were discovered centuries ago by the Aborigines of Australia who used it medicinally for treating sunburn and many bacterial / fungus infections, from ringworm to athlete's foot. It was known as an antidote for venomous snake bites. |
| Description |
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A native of Australia and Tasmania, it is often referred to as the swamp tree. It produces white hanging flowers on a long spike, but the pale green oil is extracted from the twigs and leaves, which have a strong aromatic odor. The oil itself has a camphor's smell, reminiscent of eucalyptus. |
| Therapeutic
effects |
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A strong disinfectant and antiseptic, it is ideal for skin complaints including athlete's foot, burns, cold sores, mouth ulcers, verrucas, thrush and warts. Also effective for many respiratory complaints. |
| Uses |
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Inhalation and baths. It can be used to kill fleas on pets but is more commonly used as a deodorizing / antiseptic foot bath. Dab on cold sores. Inhale to alleviate laryngitis and bronchitis. Diluted in water, it can be used as a mouthwash (not swallowed) to soothe ulcers. |
| Blending
note |
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Blends well with basil, bergamot, chamomile, cinnamon, geranium, lavender, lemon, marjoram, myrrh, parsley, pine, rosemary, sage, sandalwood, thyme. |
| Cautionary
note |
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- People who has the sensitive skin should be avoid to
use. |
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PEPPERMINT : BASIL : BAY
: BENZOIN : BERGAMOT
: CEDARWOOD : CHAMOMILE
: CINNAMON : COMFREY
: CYPRESS : EUCALYPTUS
: FENNEL : FRANKINCENSE
: GERANIUM : HYSSOP
: JASMINE : JUNIPER
: LAVENDER : LEMON
: LEMONGRASS : MARJORAM
: MELISSA : MYRRH
: NEROLI : ORANGE
: PARSLEY : PATCHOULI
: PEPPERMINT(pieerata) : PINE
ROSE : ROSEMARY
: SAGE : SANDALWOOD
: TEA TREE : THYME
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