Botanical name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Origin: Australia
Plant part: Leaves, steam distilled
Chemical family: Monoterpenols 43.2%, Monoterpenes 41.4%, Sesquiterpenes 7.3%
Main components: terpinen-4-ol 38.1%, γ-terpinene 20.2%, α-terpinene 10.5%
Shelf life: suggested 3 years
Aroma: Top-middle note. Very distinct ‘medicinal’ aroma. Fresh, herbaceous, spicy.

Therapeutic properties: airborne bacterial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-histaminic, anti-bacterial, antifungal, antispasmodic, anti-acne, anti-viral, expectorant, immunostimulant, vasodilator

Suggestions: Add to cream, gels, diffuser, sprays, aromatherapy inhalers, balms, lip balms. Also beneficial to add to shampoos, nail fungus and toothpaste.

Safety: Non-toxic but could cause irritation to those with sensitive skin, especially if oxidized.

*****This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted, in eyes or mucous membranes. Do not overuse. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body. Consult your doctor or qualified aromatherapist for the safety of using essential oils if pregnant, planning to become pregnant, nursing or if on medications.