Tea Tree oil

Tea tree oi lis extracted from the leaves of the melaleuca alternifolia. Has been cultivated in other part of Australia successfully including Queensland and Western Australia. Other species of Melaleuca grow across Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia.

The International Standard for Tea Tree Oil
Visit the ATTIA Ltd (Formerly the Australian Tea Tree Industry Association) website for the current tea tree oil standards.

The ATTIA States on its website, "The Tea tree oil sold in clear glass bottles of greater than 15ml volume is not 100% tea tree oil"

Index

Uses

Major Growing Regions

Toxicology

Therapeutic Uses

Distillation and Production

Also See

Resources

References

Uses

Aromatherapy, Therapeutic, Pharmaceutics, Veterinary

Major Growing Regions

Australia Produces over 95% over the worlds Tea Tree Oil. Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia) is harvested all year round in Australia. The oil is extracted from the leaves of the Melaleuca Alternifolia, every 12 - 18 months. The trees are rugged, recovering quickly from harvesting and can live for up to 10 years.

Australia - Jan to Dec

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Toxicology

Recommended Dosages and Quantities - Possiably one of the best guides around to learn more about theraputic essential oil safety in massage and aromatherapy is Robert Tisserands Essential Oils Safety Guide, in the back is a guide covering safety with most essential oils. disclaimer toxicology is a guide and consult a qualified medical practitioner on the dosage that is right for your.

Therapeutic Uses

anti-infective, antibacterial, antiviral, antiseptic, antifungal. Usable on mucous membranes, mouth and gums, acne, cold sores, warts, verrucas, inflammation, herpes, genital area, general infections, chronic Candida-related vaginitis, infection with trichomonads. Shock and hysteria.

Information on theraputic uses are only a guide and you should consult a professional manuals of aromatherapy for more information.

Distillation and Production

Tea tree oil is extracted by stream distillation. Tea Tree: The Genus Melaleuca, contains a chapter on distillation and extraction of Tea Tree Oil.

Also See

List of essential oils
Aromatherapy Oil

Resources

1. Books and Reports - Excellent resources

2 . Articles - Published information on Essential Oils

3. Discuss - Essential Oil Community Forums

4. Buy Tea Tree oil - The Aroma Marketplace

References

I highly recommend the references used below. They have been invaluable in compiling this definiation of Tea Tree oiland all the writers are experts in their fields. Oilganic has a comprehensive library of books and reports on essential oils.

1. Advanced Aromatherapy - The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Kurt Schnaubelt, PH.D.

2. The World of Aromatherapy, edited by Jeanne Rose and Susan Earle

3. The 'Fact and Fiction' section on the Tea Tree Oil Research Group website at the University of Western Australia clarifies some properties of Tea Tree Oil :

5.The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health - Beauty - a Safe Home Environment, Valerie Ann Worwood

10. Tea Tree Oil Book Reviews

Disclaimer
This information is just a guide and readers should consult their medical practitioner before using essential oils.