Tea Tree
is another essential oil indicated for mental fatigue.

It promotes
blood flow to the brain and is helpful
for those whose immune system is weak.

This oil is great for
infections, cuts, rashes, thrush and acne.
In the bath it will
leave you feeling fresh and clean all over.

Use it on children if
they have wounds as an antiseptic~its amazing.
A very powerful and sometimes overpowering aroma.
However it is a great oil to use on
Stings, Bites, Grazes, Dandruff

Babies and infants should avoid the use of this oil.
Tea tree can be used on children
but only in a very diluted form
and away from eyes and mouths

**Cats can be harmed by this oil!!**

 

HISTORY

Sir Joseph Banks, the famous botanist on Captain Cooks Endeavour" named the paperbark trees around Botany Bay "Tea Tree" and the name has stuck. Sir Joe thought the fine, almost weeping, leaves may provide a substitute for brewing tea. Perhaps he tried a brew - if he did, he would have quickly realised that Bushells and LanChoo had nothing to fear. However, generations of Australians would benefit from their own first aid plant-unique to Australia, and with a growing international reputation.

Old timers around Grafton can remember local aborigines using the leaves of the Melaleuca Alternifolia for folk remedies. There are nearly 300 varieties of tea tree - only one produces the medicinal oil. The oil was a popular Aussie remedy with early settlers. My father, a jackaroo in his youth, always had on hand a bottle of tea tree oil, and a bottle of eucalyptus oil - "first aid in bottles" he called it. Australian servicemen during "the great war" saw at first hand the oils usefulness in healing, and were probably responsible for its popularity rising in the 1920's and 30's. Laboratory reports in 1922 to the Royal Society of NSW attested to the oils high antiseptic powers, many times stronger than those antiseptics in common use. Medical publications in Australia, U.S.A. and Great Britain reported on the powerful disinfectant being used successfully in treating septic conditions, particularly in the presence of pus and fungi.

The writers Air Force unit in World War 2 suffered an outbreak of "athletes foot", most of us did not know the word "tinea" then. Tea tree oil from the units medicos cleared it up.

After World War 2 the world turned to synthetics and away from natural products. The 1970's resurgence back to nature found the natural advantages again appreciated.

Tea Tree Oil is an essential oil distilled from the leaves of the Australian Tree - Melaleuca alternifoia. Its powerful antibacterial, antiseptic and antifungal properties make this oil very versatile. Tea Tree Oil is often used for treating minor skin problems such as preventing infections of cuts and scratches or to topically treat acne, cold sores or fungal problems. Tea Tree oil dissolves lumps of white blood cells, which make up pus, making it easier for the body to fight infection. Tea Tree Oil is used in many products that are convenient to have in your home first aid kit and many of these products you can make yourself with a few simple ingredients. One of the most versatile products is Tea Tree Salve which you can use for minor cuts and scratches, on fungal infections of the skin and also to alleviate itching from insect bites.

Essential Oil Medicinal Properties

ANALGESIC - A substance which relieves pain
Birch, Black Pepper, Roman Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Ginger Root, Lavender, Lemongrass, Sweet Marjoram, Peppermint, Wild Rosemary. Blends: Agility, Agility & Helichrysum
ANTI-BACTERIAL - An agent which prevents the growth of, or destroys, bacteria
Basil, Clove, Eucalyptus,, Geranium, Grapefruit,
Helichrysum, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Orange, Oregano, Rosewood,
Blends : Eternal Noel, Respire, Healthy
ANTI-CATARRHAL - An agent which helps remove excess mucus (catarrh) from the respiratory or lymph systems and the body itself.
Eucalyptus, Ginger, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Lemongrass, Ravensara, Rosemary, Sandalwood. Blends: Respire
ANTI-DEPRESSANT- An agent which helps alleviate depression
Basil, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Orange, Sandalwood. Blends: Wealthy, Rose Bliss, Agility, Composure
ANTI-FUNGAL - An agent which prevents and combats fungal infection
Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Oregano, Rosewood, Sage, Thyme. Blends: Wealthy, Healthy
ANTI-INFECTIOUS - An agent which prevents and combats the spread of germs.
Oregano, Pine
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY - An agent which alleviates inflammation
Basil, Bergamot, Birch, Roman Chamomile, Helichrysum, Lavender, Lemongrass, Myrrh, Peppermint, Thyme. Blend: Eternal Noel
ANTI-MICROBIAL - An agent which resists or destroys pathogenic micro-organisms
Cinnamon Bark, Helichrysum, Lemon, Myrrh, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme
ANTI-PARASITIC - An agent which prevents and destroys parasites Basil, Oregano
ANTI-RHEUMATIC -Helps prevent and relieve rheumatism
Birch, Eucalyptus, Helichrysum, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme. Blends: Agility, Agility & Helichrysum
ANTI-SEPTIC - Destroys and prevents the development of microbes
Cinnamon Bark, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Marjoram, Ravensara, Sandalwood, Tangerine
ANTI-SPASMODIC - Prevents and eases spasms or convulsions
Birch, Roman Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Helichrysum, Lavender, Marjoram Blends: Agility, Agility & Helichrysum
ANTI-VIRAL - substance which inhibits the growth of a virus
Clove, Eucalyptus, Myrrh, Oregano, Ravensara, Rosewood, Sage. Blends: Healthy, Wealthy, Respire.
IMMUNE-STIMULANT - An agent which stimulates the natural defense mechanism of the body
Frankincense, Lemon, Oregano, Thyme. Blends: Wealthy, Healthy