Tea Tree is a small tree or shrub with needle-like leaves. It is also domestically referred to as Ti-tree. It can grow up to 7 meters (20 feet) in height and thrives in marshy areas, though it is now cultivated in plantations. Tea Tree is very robust. It is ready for cutting only two years after its’ previous harvest. It has Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid. 

Tea tree has a long history of use within the field of aromatherapy. In World War Two, the producers and the cutters of Tea Tree were exempt from military service until enough essential oil had been accumulated. The oil was a highly valued product as it was issued to each soldier and sailor as part of their kit in order to treat tropical infections and infected wounds.

Native to Australia, wild tee tree has been used and valued for centuries by the Aborigines. Tea Tree emits a fresh aroma that helps sustain the body’s ability to fight infections. Distilled with steam or water, Tea Tree’s healthful properties are derived from the leaves and twigs of the plant.

Tea Tree Essential Oil is very effective in treating yeast and fungal infections. In recent research, Tea Tree Oil was tested for use with several different fungal infections. It was tested on twenty-six strains of various skin organisms, 54 yeasts as well as twenty-two different other strains of fungi. Tea Tree Oil inhibited growth of all of the fungi.

Because the benefits of tea tree oil are so recognized, it is no doubt one of the most popular essential oils of all times but it is also one of the most adulterated oils on the planet along with rose, lavender, peppermint and eucalyptus. It’s antiseptic, anti-fungal and antimicrobial properties. For this reason, along with its ability to enhance the immune system, it also widely used for coughs, flu, bronchitis and colds.

Tea Tree is also wonderful for skin (acne, pimples) and hair (oil controlling, dandruff and stimulates the scalp). With its regeneration properties it can also reduce scar tissue and swelling which makes it perfect for healing wounds, insect bites and acne.

Benefit & Uses: Tea Tree Essential Oil is best known as a very powerful immune stimulant. It can help to fight all three categories of infectious organisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses), and there is evidence that Tea Tree Oil massages prior to an operation may help to fortify the body and reduce post-operative shock. Used in vapor therapy, Tea Tree Oil can help with colds, measles, sinusitis and viral infections. 

For skin and hair, Tea Tree has been used to combat acne, oily skin, head lice and dandruff. As essential oils have become more accepted by the public, the use of Tea Tree has increased significantly. This can be readily evidenced by the commercial products now using Tea Tree Essential Oil.

Tea Tree helps support the immune system. This essential oil is a powerful, antiseptic that kills bacteria, fungi and virus effectively as carbolic.

Tea tree oil has three main medicinal purposes. Consumers can use it to treat infections on the skin, cleanse wounds, or treat coughs and other lung afflictions. No matter which of these symptoms consumers want to treat, they should never ingest tea tree oil, as it can cause serious side effects such as rashes, the inability to walk, or even coma.

Tea tree oil has many antibacterial and antiseptic properties. This makes it a great choice for cleansing and treating cuts and scrapes. It also soothes insect bites and stings. For toothaches and infections inside the mouth, mix the oil with water and gargle, though make sure to spit out mixture. 

In aromatherapy tea tree oil provides not only a pleasant smell, but some healing benefits as well. The oil can be used in a warmer to infuse a space with the menthol-like scent to help ease symptoms of congestion or pulmonary inflammation. It is also helpful in relieving coughs.