Organic Tea Tree Oil - Africa

The biotope of origin of the Tea Tree is the New South Wales region of Australia. Aboriginal tradition has revealed its virtues as a healing tree. And, the species has become well acclimatised in eastern South Africa.

Botanical family: Myrtaceae
Latin name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Other names: Tea tree, Melaleuca
Origin: Africa
Cultivation: Controlled organic agriculture - Certisys-BE1 control
Part used: leaf
Production method: steam distillation
Quality: 100% pure, natural, integral and chemotyped
Olfactory notes: earthy, slightly woody, fresh

Monoterpenols: terpinene 1-ol-4, terpineol
Monoterpenes: paracymene, terpinene
Terpene oxides: 1.8 cineole
Sesquiterpenes

• Pregnant women: preferably avoid during the first 3 months of pregnancy.
• Tea tree oil is well tolerated and there are no known contraindications. It is non-dermocaustic, gentle on the skin and mucous membranes and is one of the only oils that can be applied undiluted; in the case of regular use, it is preferable to dilute it systematically.
• However, it should be checked that this essential oil is sensitive to oxidation; oxidised, it becomes irritating to the skin. The elbow test is a wise precaution to check this point.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid contact with the eyes.