COMMON NAME: Tea Tree, Ti-tree

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Melaleuca alternifolia, M. linarifolia (narrow leaf tea tree), M. uncinata

FAMILY NAME: Myrtaceae (Myrtle)

INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: Australia (New South Wales)

COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: Australia

HISTORY INFORMATION: This oil is only produced in Australia. It has under gone extensive scientific testing. It has bacterial, fungal, and viral properties. Tea tree was discovered by Captain Cook in 1770. They used the leaves to make a refreshing tea.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Australia has a set standard for this oil with government protection. There are several essential oils produced from the melaleuca species. Cajeput (M. cajeputi, M. minor), Niaouli (M. viridiflora, M. quinquenervia). New Zealand tea tree, manuka ( Leptospermum scoparium) is a new oil being introduced. It has a history of use with the Maori people who used it for curing many illnesses. Kanuka (L. ericoides), a chemotype of New Zealand Tea Tree also has a rich medicinal history.

DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: An evergreen tree growing to 10ft high with needle like leaves bearing purple or yellow flowers.

PARTS PROCESSED: leaves and twigs.

PROCESSING METHODS: Steam distilled.

COLOR RANGE: Clear - yellowish green.

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Class: Monoterpene.Terpinenes, cineol, pinene, cymene.

PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: Analgesic, Antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, antiseptic, antiviral, balsamic, cicatrizant, cordial, decongestant, diaphoretic, expectorant, insecticide, parasiticide, refreshing, revitalizing, stimulant, sudorific, vulnerary. Used for abscess, acne, athlete's foot, blisters, burns, cold sores, dandruff, herpes, insect bites, oily skin, rashes, diaper rash, warts, infected wounds, asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sinusitis, tuberculosis, whooping cough, vaginitis, cystitis, colds, fever, flu, infections. Used to heat, increase circulation, improve digestion, cleanse the intestines, purify, remove cellulite and waste materials from the body, remove excess fluids, relax the nerves, open sinus and breathing passages, to uplift moods, improve mental clarity, sharpen the senses, stimulate the thyroid gland, increase physical endurance and energy, relieve aches, pains, inflammation, and spasms, induce perspiration, repel insects, and kill lice.

MENTAL USES: I find pleasure in my body and in my life. I am a creative person.

EMOTIONAL USES: Confused, sexual trauma known or repressed, over stimulated sexually, depressed TO remembering sexual trauma and fragile, balanced sexually

SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate that you have experienced some trauma that has damaged your energy field. The trauma could be of a sexual nature. Check the sacral chakra for damage. Tea Tree could indicate that you are in need of more creative stimulus. Your world is too boring and this is effecting your hormone balance. Tea Tree balances the sacral chakra and brings up any repressed sexual trauma for healing. It also is good for balancing hormones or endocrine system and stimulating the throat chakra and thyroid.

APPLICATIONS: Aroma lamp, bath, compress, diffusor, douche, inhaler, light bulb ring, liquid candle, massage, salve, steam inhalation.

WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: Nontoxic.