Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree)
The melaleuca genus of the Myrtaceae (Myrtle) family is also known as tea tree oil and only comes from trees and shrubs located in Australia, this oil has always been one of my favorites and is a must have in the first aid kit. Along with be strongly antiseptic it aids the immune system, respiratory system, skin, muscles and bones.
Melaleuca ericifolia (Rosalina)
This variety of Melaleuca is more gentle than the alternifolia variety and does not irritate the skin. It also has calming, sedative properties making it useful for insomnia and better suited for use with children. It is however not as potent as alternifolia.
Melaleuca quinquenervia (Niaouli)
This variety of Melaleuca has a sweeter, more delicate scent than that of alternifolia, along with the uses listed below it also aids in concentration and helps to clear the mind.
Melaleuca Leucadendron (Cajeput)
This variety of Melaleuca is listed as Cajeput and has a page of it's own, here.
The melaleuca genus of the Myrtaceae (Myrtle) family is also known as tea tree oil and only comes from trees and shrubs located in Australia, this oil has always been one of my favorites and is a must have in the first aid kit. Along with be strongly antiseptic it aids the immune system, respiratory system, skin, muscles and bones.
Melaleuca ericifolia (Rosalina)
This variety of Melaleuca is more gentle than the alternifolia variety and does not irritate the skin. It also has calming, sedative properties making it useful for insomnia and better suited for use with children. It is however not as potent as alternifolia.
Melaleuca quinquenervia (Niaouli)
This variety of Melaleuca has a sweeter, more delicate scent than that of alternifolia, along with the uses listed below it also aids in concentration and helps to clear the mind.
Melaleuca Leucadendron (Cajeput)
This variety of Melaleuca is listed as Cajeput and has a page of it's own, here.
Application
- Diffuse and inhale
- Can apply this oil neat to areas of concern or on the bottoms of the feet
- Include in bath or foot soaks for treating skin conditions and fungal infections
Beauty and Personal Care
- use in an herbal toner for treating acne, as well as in any face wash (be careful around the eyes)
- use as a spot treatment for acne
- add to shampoo and conditioner to treat dandruff
- deodorant properties so add to homemade deodorant or use coconut oil as a carrier with a few drops of tea tree
Medicinal Uses
- In my opinion one of the best first aid essential oils out there
- strongly antiseptic; cleans, disinfects and heals cuts, wounds, burns and skin infections
- use for shock, hysteria and trauma
- bug bites, stings, mites and ticks
- fungal infections including athletes foot, jock itch and ring worm
- skin healing, rashes, hives, boils, sores, warts, etc.
- sunburn, cooling properties
- earache and infection (apply every hour behind the ear going down neck, in front of ear going downward, on ear lobes and the well outside the ear canal - not inside the ear canal)
- yeast and candida overgrowth or infections including thrush and vaginal infections
- cold sores, herpes simplex virus
- cough, colds, flu, viral infections
- bronchitis, chest colds, tonsillitis, sore throat, strep and respiratory conditions
- Staph/MRSA
- mouth ulcers, gum disease and infection
- chicken pox, shingles, measles, mumps
- can be used for diarrhea and digestions although there are other oils that are more effective in this area
