Tea Tree Australian Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: Australia

Description: The Tea Tree is a small tree or shrub with needle-like leaves. It is also domestically referred to as Ti-tree. It can grow up to 7 meters (20 feet) in height and thrives in marshy areas, though it is now cultivated in plantations. The Tea Tree is very robust; it is ready for cutting only two years after its’ previous harvest.

Color: Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid.

Use with Cloth Diapering:

1. In your diaper pail: put a few drops on a washcloth or cottonball and place at the bottom of the pail to control odors. Essential oils are remarkably effective in eliminating odors.
2. Laundry: If your diapers smell even after cleaning, try adding a few drops of tea tree oil to the rinse to disinfect your diapers. Just be careful as some natural oils can cause build-up if used too much. You also do not want to apply directly to any PUL because it will break down the plastic. Better used on inserts and pre-folds.
3. Diaper Wipe Solution:  

• Anti-Fungal Baby Wipes
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Aloe Vera Gel
  • 1 tablespoon Calendula Oil 
  • 2 drops Lavender or Chamomile Oil 
  • 2 drops Tea Tree Oil or Grape Seed Extract 

Mix in a jar and then pour over wipes. Store extra solution in the fridge since there are no preservatives. Create only 2-3 days worth of solution at a time.

Common Uses: Tea Tree Essential Oil is best known as a very powerful immune stimulant. It can help to fight all three categories of infectious organisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses), and there is evidence that Tea Tree Oil massages prior to an operation may help to fortify the body and reduce post-operative shock. Used in vapor therapy, Tea Tree Oil can help with colds, measles, sinusitis and viral infections. For skin and hair, Tea Tree has been used to combat acne, oily skin, head lice and dandruff. As essential oils have become more accepted by the public, the use of Tea Tree has increased significantly. This can be readily evidenced by the commercial products now using Tea Tree Essential Oil.

Aromatic Scent: Tee Tree Essential Oil has a fresh, antiseptic and medicinal scent. It also has characteristic mint and spice back-notes.

History: The aboriginal people of Australia have long used Tea tree oil; similarly, Tea tree has a long history of use within the field of aromatherapy. In World War Two, the producers and the cutters of Tea Tree were exempt from military service until enough essential oil had been accumulated. The oil was a highly valued product as it was issued to each soldier and sailor as part of their kit in order to treat tropical infections and infected wounds.

Cautions: Tea Tree Essential Oil may cause dermal sensitization in some people. Do not take internally.

IMPORTANT: All of our products are for external use only.

In addition, please read & understand appropriate technical, material safety data sheets and disclaimers before using this or any other New Directions Aromatics product.