Melaleuca alternifolia, or Australian tea tree oil as it is more commonly known, is a native Australian plant with many remarkable properties. When crushed and distilled, the leaves of this plant yield a 100% natural oil which is an antiseptic, a fungicide, and a mild solvent.
As a completely natural product, tea tree oil has many uses, some of which include:
* Medicinal purposes
* Skin care and hygiene
* Hair care
* Pet care
* Miscellaneous uses, from insect repellent to the relief of the symptoms of arthritis.
·Toothpastes
*Mouthwash
Tea tree oil is a 100% natural product. It is made entirely from a renewable natural resource and is completely environmentally friendly. The growing of tea trees is carefully managed to ensure that the plantation's natural environment is undisturbed.
Some interesting historical facts - the Aborigines have used Tea Tree Oil for many medicinal purposes. 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 issued to each soldier and sailor as part of their kit to treat tropical infections and infected wounds. Today it is the most used essential oil worldwide.