From Then Tea tree bio Tea tree oil is an essential oil from the leaves of the Australian tea tree.
Melaleuca alternifolia, better known as the narrow-leaved tea tree (or Ti tree), is actually more of a tall shrub than a tree, belonging to the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. This shrub is native to Australia and grows in southeastern Queensland, the north coast, and adjacent beaches of New South Wales, where it grows along streams and swampy plains.
Melaleuca alternifolia grows to about 7 meters tall, with a bushy crown and whitish, papery bark. The tree's leaves are smooth and soft, oblong, about 1 to 2 cm long and only about 1 mm wide. These leaves are very rich in oil. These shrubs also have white or cream-colored flowers, but they only bloom in spring to early summer, resembling fluff. The tree's fruits are small and woody, less than 2-3 mm in diameter, and are scattered along the trunk.
Usage Essential oils are highly concentrated natural substances. Use them with caution; never apply them undiluted to the skin, except for a few essential oils recommended by an aromatherapist. Always use diluted essential oils, a maximum of 5 drops per 10 ml of carrier oil.
Use a few drops in your bath water, in a diffuser in your (living) room or in oil to create a massage oil is perfect.
Warnings Keep essential oils away from children. If you are pregnant or have high blood pressure, heart problems, or other medical conditions, seek medical advice before use. Even if you have very sensitive skin, it's best to ask for advice or do a patch test on a small area of your skin.