Essential Oil Spotlight - 23 Ways Tea Tree Can Help You!

Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) has a very strong medicinal aroma with lemony undertones. It is a leaf oil, steam distilled, and considered a top-middle note

According to wikipedia.com "Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil or ti tree oil, is an essential oil with a fresh camphoraceous odor and a colour that ranges from pale yellow to nearly colourless and clear. It is from the leaves of the myrtle tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, native to Southeast Queensland and the Northeast coast of New South Wales, Australia."

According to pubmed.com, in a study dated, October 27, 2017, Antifungal properties of essential oils for improvement of indoor air quality: a review ".... generally, there appears to be some evidence to support the essential oils clove oil, tea tree oil, oregano, thyme and lemon as potential antifungal agents."

An article from Mayo Clinic, dated October 24, 2017 called Tea tree oil, "When used topically, tea tree oil is believed to be antibacterial. Tea tree oil is commonly used to treat acne, athlete's foot, lice, nail fungus and insect bites."

In an article published on May 1, 2000, on the site Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, titled, Time–kill studies of tea tree oils on clinical isolates, "Tea tree oil has recently emerged as an effective topical antimicrobial agent active against a wide range of organisms. Tea tree oil may have a clinical application in both the hospital and community, especially for clearance of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carriage or as a hand disinfectant ...."

As you can see tea tree is a wonderful oil for fungal, bacterial and antimicrobial issues. It can also help with other things listed below.

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MENTAL/EMOTIONAL

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[if !supportLists]· [endif]Builds confidence and strength

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[if !supportLists]· [endif]Combats feelings of victimization

PHYSICAL

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[if !supportLists]· [endif]Cardiac system support

[if !supportLists]· [endif]Immune system support

[if !supportLists]· [endif]Aids with seasonal threats

Paired Crystals:

If you wanted to pair crystals with this lovely oil, angelite, argonite, blue lace agate, blue tigers eye (hawks eye), sodalite, turquoise, blue onyx are all excellent choices. Wear them as a necklace or bracelet, carry in a pouch, or just have in your pocket.

Blends well with:

Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Pine, Rosemary, Thyme

Uses:

Diffuse, bath, massage, topical

Precautions:

Skin sensitization if oxidized. Maximum dermal level 15%, Always use diluted! *1 As we do not discuss ingestion, tea tree can be toxic if ingested, please be careful.

Please dilute accordingly. ​In 1 ounce of carrier oil:

• 0.5% (1/2 percent) - 1 years old to 3 years old (2-3 drops)

• 1% - 6 years old to 10 years old (5-6 drops)

• 2% - 10 years to adult (10-12 drops)

• 3% - 4% adult bad cold, infection, acute pain (18-24 drops)

If you would like to buy an essential oil blend, a crystal healing bracelet or necklace, visit our website at http://www.sweetwillowspirit.com. If you would like to buy this single oil, click HERE. If you have any questions, please send me an email at melissa@sweetwillowspirit.com.

LOVE AND LIGHT!

Melissa

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*1 Tisserand and Young; Essential Oil Safety A Guide for Health Care Professionals: Second Edition. New York: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014. Print

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