Essential Oil · Australia
Tea Tree Oil
Melaleuca alternifolia
Traditional Uses
Traditionally used for
Traditionally prepared as
Dilute 1-2 drops in carrier oil. Apply topically. Add 5-10 drops to bath.
This describes how the plant has traditionally been prepared. It is not a dose, and not a recommendation for you. Amounts that suit one person can be wrong for another, and wrong alongside a medicine. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.
Safety profile
Never ingest. Dilute before skin use. Toxic to pets.
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