Melaleuca Alternifolia
#1 grade, steam distilled—certified organic from the Bungawalbyn Valley in Australia. Tea Tree is one of the few essential oils that can be used on the skin undiluted. It is not suitable for internal use. Tea Tree oil works well for many kinds of skin problems and infections. The only drawback is its strong, turpentine-like smell.
15ml/0.5oz $9.00
30ml/1oz $15.00
HISTORY
Captain James Cook and botanist Joseph Banks sailed to Australia in the late 18th century. It was on this journey that Tea Tree Oil was first introduced to western culture. Banks observed the Aborigines making a poultice from the leaves of a native tree. They used this poultice to heal a variety of external skin problems. Boiling the leaves also yielded a tasty brew similar to lemon tea. The tree, scientifically known as , Melaleuca Alternifolia, acquired its now common name, "Tea Tree," after this brew.
