Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea Tree Essential Oil Info

Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia

Plant Part: Leaves

Method of Extraction: Steam distilled

Origin: Australia

Color: Clear with a yellow tinge

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Scent: Tea Tree essential oil has a distinctive fresh and medicinal aroma, with

woody, earthy, and herbaceous notes.

Description: The “tea tree” is more akin to a tall shrub that grows along swamps and

streams. It is native to Southeast Queensland and the north coast of New South Wales.

Blends Well With: Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Clove, Cypress,

Eucalyptus, Geranium, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Oregano,

Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Thyme, Ylang ylang

Safety Information: May cause skin irritation. Do not take any essential oils internally without

consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using. Do not apply undiluted

essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant,

epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use essential

oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme

caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low

doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils

with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an essential oil that you

have never used before.

*Note: These statements have not been approved by the FDA. We do not claim that this

will cure, treat, or prevent any diseases or ailments.

For more information and studies on essential oils, please visit aromaticscience.com/category/resources?s=tea+tree