Technical data
- Product Name: Tea Tree
- Latin name: Melaleuca alternifolia
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 68647-73-4
Features
- Scent: Fresh, sharp, medicinal-green with herbaceous and slightly camphoraceous undertones
- Scent type: Resins and balsams
- Note: Middle
- Color: Clear to pale yellow
- Viscosity: Thin, water-like
Blends with
Crisp Morning Air
Purpose
- Energising diffuser blend to clear and brighten a room.
- Recipe
3 drops Tea Tree, 3 drops Lemon, 2 drops Peppermint in an ultrasonic diffuser
Clean Sweep Surface Spray
Purpose
- A fresh-scented DIY spray for kitchen and bathroom surfaces.
- Recipe
250 ml water, 50 ml white vinegar, 15 drops Tea Tree, 10 drops Lemon, 5 drops Eucalyptus in a glass spray bottle
Dillution guideline
- Use at 0.5–2% in a carrier oil such as jojoba or sweet almond for general topical use.
- Patch test
Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Avoid on children under 6; for ages 6+, use at maximum 0.5–1% dilution and only with care.
- Pregnancy
Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or while nursing.
- Pets
Do not apply to pets; especially toxic to cats and dogs. Diffuse only in well-ventilated rooms with the animal able to leave.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from sunlight and heat; oxidised Tea Tree increases skin sensitisation risk.
