Tea Tree Essential Oil "melaleuca alternifolia"
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Tea tree oil, also known as Melaleuca alternifolia oil, is an essential oil obtained from the leaves of this plant native to Australia. Below, I provide you with information about its origin, properties, use and method of obtaining:
Origin: The tea tree is native to Australia, specifically the region of New South Wales and Queensland. Australian Aboriginal people have used the leaves of this plant for centuries for their medicinal properties.
Properties: Tea tree oil has antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Therefore, it is effective in the treatment of acne, dermatitis, skin infections, dandruff, athlete's foot, among others.
Use: Tea tree oil is used in skin care products, shampoos, conditioners, household cleaning products, toothpastes and deodorants, among others. It is also used in aromatherapy and as an active ingredient in topical medications.
Obtaining method: Tea tree oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of the plant. The distillation process extracts the essential oil from the leaves and separates it from water and other components. Pure tea tree oil is colorless or pale yellow in color, with a fresh, medicinal aroma.
Botanical name: Melaleuca alternifoilaFamily: Myrtaceae
INCI: Melaleuca alternifolia Leaf Oil
Part used: Leaves
Cultivation: Organic / Conventional
Main components: Terpinen-4-ol, 1,8 cineole, Gamma terpinene
CAS: 85085-48-9
EINECS: 285-377-1