Tea Tree

Melaleuca alternifolia

Growing method: Certified Organic
Extraction method: Steam distilled
Part of the plant: Leaves
Country of Origin: Australia

Perfumery note: middle with medium intensity

Blends with: cedar, cypress, eucalytpus, fir, frankincense, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, orange, peppermint, rosemary, spearmint

Tea tree has a woody, fresh and herbaceous scent with a strong medicinal note.

PRIMARY CONSTITUENTS: terpinene-4-ol, gamma-terpinene, alpha-terpinene, terpinolene, 1,8-cineole, alpha-terpineol, p-cymeme, & alpha-pinene

Safety: 

  • Always dilute when applying to the skin.

  • Can irritate skin if used in concentrations greater than 15%.

  • If there is a history of health concerns such a liver disease, kidney disease, cancer, or using medication, consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using aromatherapy products.

Tisserand & Young do not indicate any specific safe concerns.

Store tightly sealed away from light and heat.

For additional information and safety recommendations, we suggest reviewing Essential Oil Safety (2nd ed) by Robert Tisserand & Rodney Young ISBN: 0443062412 / 978-0443062414

CAUTIONS: Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health care professional prior to use.