Melaleuca alternifolia
Attributes: Cleansing, refreshing, purifying
Origin: South Africa
Plant Part: Leaf
Story: A tree native to Australia since 1770, the Tea Tree has an ancient relationship with the native people for medicinal and ritual practices. Tea Tree Oil offers an experience of cleansing and purification, and is known to support our bodies to maintain optimal well-being.
Use: Add a few drops to organic witch hazel or creams and apply to skin or to shampoo for scalp treatments, or to white vinegar when cleaning. Add 5-to-7 drops to diffuser, especially during challenging seasonal changes, or dilute into a spray for linens, closets and rooms with tough odors.
Applications: Room sprays, home cleansers, insect repellants, lip balms, chest salves, exfoliating scrubs.