Antiseptic
The antiseptic properties of tea-tree oil make it a must for the bathroom cabinet.
Bathing
Add 3 drops of tea-tree oil and 2 drops of may chang to your morning bath... a boosting tonic to set you up for the day.
Clinical trials
Tea-tree oil has been put to the test in a number of clinical trials, where it invariably performs very much better than placebo.
Dandruff
Add a couple of drops of tea-tree to a jug of warm water and use as final rinse when washing hair. |
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Extraction
Usually steam-distilled on the farm, tea-tree oil comes from the leaves and twigs of a native Australian tree. Cultivated trees are grown more as bushes, to make mechanical harvesting easier.
Fresh
Like all essential oils, tea-tree oil should be used while still fresh (within 12 months of opening).
Green
Tea-tree oil is the ideal 'green' way to clear the skin without using harsh chemicals.
Herbal tradition
The Aboriginal people of Australia were the first to recognise, hundreds of years ago, the healing properties of tea-tree leaves.
Inhalation
An ideal boosting tonic, add 3-5 drops of tea-tree oil to a bowl of very hot water and inhale for 5-10 minutes.
Juniper
For a chest clearing massage (ideal in winter), add 3 drops of tea-tree oil and 2 of juniper to 10mls (2 teaspoons) of sweet almond; massage across the chest and upper back to cleanse and clear.
Kanuka
Kanuka oil is very similar to tea-tree oil in terms of properties and aroma. It is the New Zealand alternative used by Maori people.
Lethargy
With boosting and supporting properties, tea-tree oil is ideal to relieve lethargy. Add 3 drops of tea-tree oil, 2 of rosemary and 5 of lemon to a full bath, to invigorate the mind.
Massage
Add 2 drops of tea-tree oil, 2 of grapefruit oil and 1 of geranium to 25mls (5 teaspoons) of grapeseed oil, and massage over cleansed face nightly, to keep skin clear and problem free.
Needle-like leaves
The tree from which the oil comes has needle-like leaves, peeling bark and delicate white flowers (the tree is also known as 'snow-in-summer').
Odour
The fresh, spicy and bracing aroma of tea-tree oil gives it wonderful deodorising properties.
Peppermint
Add 5 drops of tea-tree oil and 5 of peppermint to your favourite vaporiser, to enhance mental clarity and alertness... ideal for work or study.
Quality
For maximum benefit, use only quality tea-tree oil (Melaleuca altnernifolia) - preferably organic - that comes from a reputed supplier.
Research
Tea-tree oil is the most researched of all essential oils. Its mechanism of action in killing disease-causing bacteria, such as MRSA, has been studied extensively.
Soothing
Although a powerful oil, tea-tree also has skin soothing properties - add 2 drops of tea-tree oil, 1 of juniper and 2 of bergamot to 25mls (5 teaspoons) of peach kernel; massage over cleansed face twice a day to clear skin impurities.
Travel
Use tea-tree oil to protect yourself from airborne germs while travelling, or in any crowded space. Add a few drops to a tissue and inhale regularly.
Undiluted
Tea-tree oil should not be used undiluted on the skin, as this may precipitate an allergic reaction.
Vaporisation
With its antibacterial properties, tea-tree oil is ideal to freshen and disinfect the air. Simply add a few drops to a cotton pad and place on a hot radiator to freshen a room. Try with equal parts of lemon oil.
Widely used
Not many people know this, but tea-tree oil is widely used in aftershaves and spicy colognes, to lend a green/medicinal note to the overall fragrance.
X-factor
The 'essential' essential oil for all the family, tea-tree truly has the x-factor!
You
Learn how to take care of your skin and hair with diligent use of tea-tree oil.
Zits
Tea-tree oil is much favoured by adolescents with oily skin.
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