Melaleuca aka Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Melaleuca has a strong, sharp, medicinal, camphorlike, balsamic and pungent scent. It's refreshing and revitalising, especially after shock. The oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the tree. It has been widely documented for it's medical and antiseptic properties.

Melaleuca is well known for its germicidal properties and is a very powerful natural antiseptic. This oil is very often used neat on the skin because it is gentle, even though it's powerful. Melaleuca can be of value in any genital infection.

Melaleuca is:
  • antibiotic
  • antiviral
  • antifungal
  • antibacterial
  • expectorant
  • immune stimulant
  • tissue regenerator
  • anti-infectious
  • anti-inflammatory
  • analgesic
  • air purifier
  • decongestant
 Traditionally used for:
  • colds
  • flu
  • chest/throat infections
  • acne, blemishes
  • cuts, wounds
  • insect bites
  • dandruff
  • jock itch
  • congestion
  • boils, warts
  • sinusitis
  • athlete's foot
  • herpes
  • ringworm
  • asthma
  • sunburn
  • bronchitis

This oil blends very well with lemon, lavender, eucalyptus and rosemary.

For that pesky nail fungus:

Apply a light coating of Melaleuca to affected area 3-4 times per day. Continue for at least 2 weeks after you "think" it is cleared up. This may work as well as, or even better than, some non-prescription medications.
Note: Your nails take a long time to grow out, please don't expect beautiful nails overnight - but sticking with it will pay off.

 Immune boosting bath:

Add 12 drops of Melaleuca to a bath, after the water is drawn. Mix it well and enjoy. This is especially nice even once you have started feeling ill.

Melaleuca (Tea tree) is generally listed as safe during pregnancy.

For blisters on your feet:
Gently, but thoroughly and carefully, pat on one drop of this blend:

  • 1 drop TeaTree/Melaleuca
  • 1 drop Roman Chamomile and
  • 1 drop Lavender

Immune system stimulant:

  • 7 drops Melaleuca (Tea Tree)
  • 7 drops Lavender
  • 7 drops Bergamot
  • 4 drops Sandalwood
  • 3 Tablespoons V-6 mixing oil
  • Combine all the ingredients and use it as a massage oil.

Mouthwash to make your breath smell great!

  • 1 drop Peppermint
  • 1 drop Lemon
  • 1 cup water
  • If you place all the ingredients in a bottle and cap it tightly, this will last for a couple of weeks. Simply give the bottle a shake and take a swig when you need to freshen your breath. Swirl it around your mouth well and spit it out. Then you're ready to be kissed!