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Tea Tree Oil has many beneficial qualities

Our Tea Tree Oil is organic

Tea Tree Oil is produced from melaleuca alternifolia

Tea Tree Oil properties and benefits Tea Tree Oil is produced from Melaleuca alternifolia, an Australian native paper bark tree species belonging to the Myrtaceae family of plants. These plants are all aromatic, releasing essential oils when crushed; however, the Tea Tree Oil's remarkable properties uniquely suit it to a wide range of applications. The principal property that differentiates this remarkable plant from others is its three-in-one effectiveness against bacterial, viral and fungal infections. At Forest Glen, the oil is extracted from the leaf using a steam distillation process. The Australian aborigines have utilised Tea Tree Oil since before the arrival of Europeans. Its properties have long been tested, and the list of applications continues to grow. The principal constituents of Tea Tree Oil are: Terpinene-4-01, cineol, pinene, terpinenes, cymene, sesquiterpenes, sespuiterpene alcohols. These compounds are present in varying quantities, depending on tree location, weather, time of year, and so on. Forest Glen is in the heartland of native tea tree populations, and all of our trees have been propagated from this native stock. Extensive claims made for Tea Tree Oil's effectiveness include (with some examples):

Aromatherapy	For fragrance and mood, pour a few drops of Tea Tree Oil into water in a fragrance-oil burner or vaporizer.
Cosmetics	Tea Tree Oil is effective in soaps, shave creams, toothpastes, deodorants, disinfectants, gargles, germicides and splashes and sprays. It is used in facial treatments, hair, skin and nail care, oral and personal hygiene.
Skin Care and Health	Abscesses, acne, athlete's foot, blackheads, blisters, boils, bruises, burns, calluses, cold sores, corns, cradle cap, dandruff, dermatitis, earache, eczema, gum infections, itching, mouth ulcers, nail infections, oily skin, rashes (e.g. nappy rash or bite rash), shingles, spots, sunburn, tinea, toothache, tropical ulcers and warts. Boils:- apply neat four times daily until head forms then apply warm compress with 1:20 mix of Tea Tree Oil to hot water.
Respiratory System	Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sinusitis, nasal congestion, throat infections, tuberculosis and whooping cough. Coughs and colds:- Relieve congestion and fight infection by dropping 2 drops of Tea Tree Oil in a bowl of steaming water; cover head and inhale for 5-10 minutes, morning and night.
Genito-Urinary System	Cystitis, pruitis, thrush and vaginitis.
Antiseptic/Antibacterial	Abrasions, burns, cuts, insect bites and dirty or infected wounds. Apply neat directly to the wound or bite. Insect bite:- apply small amount directly to the bite (also acts as an anesthetic to ease sting). Skin infections:- Add 3-5 drops of Tea Tree Oil to bath water.
Anti-fungal	Athlete’s foot, ringworm, thrush (Candida) and tinea. Tinea:- apply neat between toes and nails morning and night. Candida: oral: Gargle 5 - 10 drops TeaTree Oil in warm glass of water, holding in mouth for 5 minutes. Do not swallow. feminine hygiene: Douche with 5 drops TeaTree Oil to 250 ml warm water.
Anti-viral	Many common infectious diseases such as chicken pox, cold, cold sores, ‘flu, measles and shingles. Cold Sore:- Apply neat directly to the sore, 3 - 4 times a day.
Immuno-stimulants	Tea Tree Oil helps the body ward off all kinds of infections, aided by its lipophilic properties. Strengthen immune system:- massage once a week with a blend of 3-5 drops of Tea Tree oil in 30ml of base oil.
Pain Relief	Tea Tree Oil acts as a mild anesthetic and relieves pain. Arthritic, muscular and rheumatic pain:- Massage twice daily with a blend of 3-5 drops of Tea Tree oil in 30ml of base oil (more potent if eucalyptus oil is added).
Disinfectant	Alternative to other surface disinfectants (e.g. aerosol sprays) and cleaners (e.g. laundry freshener, nappy sanitiser, stain remover). Effective against microorganisms such as staphylococcus, e. coli and legionella; used in hospitals etc. and air conditioning systems.
Repellant	Keeps head lice, mites, mosquitoes, ticks and fleas at bay. There are many recipes for mixes and solutions available on the internet. Mosquito:- In a 10 ml container, mix 10 drops of Tea Tree Oik with 20 drops Eucalyptus oil, 20 drops Cedarwood oil, 10 drops Geranium oil and 5 ml carrier oil ( e.g. Jojoba )
Industrial	Anti-freeze, Degreaser, Solvent.
Veterinary	Cuts, Dermatitis, Fleas, Fungal Infections, Hoof Problems, Itches, Mites, Sores and Skin Problems.
Plants	Fungal infections
Though non-toxic and usually non-irritant when used in correct, small quantities, a small number of individuals may still be sensitive to Tea Tree Oil. Use the oil sparingly and almost always externally. Cease use if reaction occurs. Tea tree oil, being highly potent, should always be used diluted or in small quantities for specific cases. Using it "neat" should be restricted, especially in normally sensitive areas of the body. If used in mouth washes, it should not be swallowed. Avoid contact with the eyes.