| Botonical Name | : | Melaleuca alternifolia |
| CAS # | : | 68647-73-4 |
| Country of Origin | : | India |
| Color & Odor | : | Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid with fresh, slightly medicinal scent with characteristic woody, camphoraceous odor. |
| Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water |
| Specific Gravity | : | 0.8720 – 0.9000 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | : | N/A |
| Refractive Index | : | 1.4700 – 1.4800 @ 20°C |
| Flash Point | : | >100°C |
| Major Constituents | : | Terpinen-4-ol, γ-Terpinene |
| Plant Part Used | : | Leaves |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
The Tea Tree is a small tree or shrub with needle-like leaves. It is also domestically referred to as Ti-Tree. It can grow up to 7 meters (20 feet) in height and thrives in marshy areas, though it is now cultivated in plantations.Tea tree oil is available in concentrated form and is derived from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia (or tea tree) which is a native to Australian coastal areas. It is organically cultivated and is "Indian Organic Certified". The oil is distilled into air through steam process & used on skin as an herbal remedy. It can also help with influenza, catarrh, cold sores, glandular fever & gingivitis. CONSTITUENTS:
Alpha-Pinene, Alpha-Terpinene, Paracymene, γ-Terpinene , 1,8-Cineole, Terpinen-4-ol, Alpha-TerpineolAROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A middle note with a medium aroma, Tee Tree has a fresh, slightly medicinal scent with characteristic woody, camphoraceous notes.BLENDS WITH:
Cinnamon, clove, clary sage, geranium, lemon, lavender, myrrh, rosewood, nutmeg, rosemary, thyme.COMMON NAMES:
Australian tea tree oil, melaleuca oil.USES:
Tea tree organic essential oil is important in health of immune system as it acts as immuno-stimulant and helps in increasing body's ability to fight off any infections. At the same time it is also used to revive mind and body after shock. Other than this, it is also used with great effectiveness to ward of infections including bacteria, fungi and viruses.CERTIFICATION:
Indian Certified Organic (ICO) and Department of Agriculture.