Description
Aroma
Sharp, green and woody, with a pronounced camphor-like edge.
Ways to use
- Diffuse sparingly in a bathroom, laundry room or entryway; the scent is strong, so a little goes a long way.
- Give a homemade vinegar or castile-soap spray a fresh smell with a few drops (for fragrance only; see the safety notes).
- Dab a drop on a cotton pad and leave it in a gym bag, shoe cubby or trash-can lid.
- Use at a low dilution in DIY soap or a carrier-oil skin blend.
Details
- Size: 15 ml (0.5 fl oz)
- Botanical name: Melaleuca alternifolia
- Plant part: leaves
- Extraction: steam distillation
- Origin of the oil: India
- Bottled in Cochin, Kerala, India
- Shelf life: 3 years
- Purity: 100% pure essential oil, confirmed by our supplier's GC/MS analysis (certificate of analysis)
Questions
How much tea tree oil should I use in a diffuser?
Start with 2 or 3 drops in a standard 100 ml diffuser. Tea tree is assertive and easy to overdo; you can always add another drop later.
What is the botanical name of this tea tree oil?
Melaleuca alternifolia. The oil is distilled with steam from the plant's leaves.
Is tea tree oil safe to use around pets?
Keep the bottle, and the diffuser mist, away from pets, and ask your veterinarian before using any essential oil where animals live.
Is tea tree oil safe to swallow?
No. This bottle is for external and aromatic use only; never take it by mouth.
Safety
- For aromatic and external use only. Do not swallow.
- Dilute in a carrier oil before it touches skin, and patch-test first. Stop using if redness, itching or discomfort appears.
- Keep away from eyes, children and pets.
- Not intended for pest control, disinfection or fungicidal use.
- Ask a doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take medication.
Essential oils are not a substitute for medical care and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. How to use essential oils safely.
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