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Tea Tree Essential Oil (AAA Australian)

Average Product Rating: 5 / 5 (Based on 53 Customer Reviews)

Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia

Plant Part: Leaves

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: Australia

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. The Tea Tree is very robust; it is ready for cutting only two years after its’ previous harvest.

Color: Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid.

Common Uses: Tea Tree Essential Oil is best known as a very powerful immune stimulant. It can help to fight all three categories of infectious organisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses), and there is evidence that Tea Tree Oil massages prior to an operation may help to fortify the body and reduce post-operative shock. Used in vapor therapy, Tea Tree Oil can help with colds, measles, sinusitis and viral infections. For skin and hair, Tea Tree has been used to combat acne, oily skin, head lice and dandruff. As essential oils have become more accepted by the public, the use of Tea Tree has increased significantly. This can be readily evidenced by the commercial products now using Tea Tree Essential Oil.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Cinnamon Bark, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Rosewood, Rosemary and Thyme.

Aromatic Scent: Tee Tree Essential Oil has a fresh, antiseptic and medicinal scent. It also has characteristic mint and spice back-notes.

History: The aboriginal people of Australia have long used Tea tree oil; similarly, Tea tree has a long history of use within the field of aromatherapy. In World War Two, the producers and the cutters of Tea Tree were exempt from military service until enough essential oil had been accumulated. The oil was a highly valued product as it was issued to each soldier and sailor as part of their kit in order to treat tropical infections and infected wounds.

Cautions: Tea Tree Essential Oil may cause dermal sensitization in some people. Do not take internally.

Terms of Use

Customers should purchase products from New Directions Aromatics Inc. with the clear understanding that all products must be used at the customers own discretion and only after referencing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all other relevant technical information specific to the product. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be held responsible for any damages to property or for any adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm) caused by insufficient knowledge or the improper use of a product.

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Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).

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Submited By: Angi from Arlington, Virginia on 10/17/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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Tea tree oil is my go-to cure-all and I always have a tiny sample-size bottle in my purse and my hubby carries it in his emergency kit. It has worked on stubborn dandruff, athletes foot, thrush, nail fungus, boils, acne, gargle for throat infections, and soothed bug bites. Used as an antiseptic on minor cuts and scrapes and as a general "biting insect" repellant. Leaves a cooling sensation on skin if applied undiluted. Scent is strong, medicinal but clean. Mixes well with lavender and/or peppermint. If you can only buy one essential oil to help fix your skin, buy this one.

Submited By: Jessica from Scarborough, Ontario on 09/18/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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this oil is AMAZING...i use it in a blend with lavender, grapefruit, rosemary, and orange essential oil with witch hazel and vodka (yes, vodka) as a toner. it very effectively removes excess residue after cleansing and appears to shink pores after swiping across with a cotton pad. i also steam my face with a couple drops of tea tree and use as a spot treatment with great results... thank you NDA for these great oils at affordable prices!!!

Submited By: Marie from Calgary, Alberta on 06/27/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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A great EO for a great price. I've used it in facial masks, OCM mixes, and after sun lotion. I've found I really like it with some French lavender and rosemary, for both the scent and the healing benefits.

Submited By: Katie from Arvada, Colorado on 05/26/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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Strong robust tea tree. What can I say? I love what tea tree does, hate the smell. The lemon tea tree smells wonderful, but I don't know if it has as many medicinal qualities. True to form.

Submited By: Garrett from Cedar City, Utah on 01/27/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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I have used both ND's Australian and Chinese Tea Tree oil's and I have no complaints, but for the price, quantity and quality, the Chinese is as good if not better, which was a surprise to me, and the Chinese version has a slightly better smell, not quite as strong in smell, but just as effective in every other way. So if you've been using this great oil, and hesitant to try the Chinese version, go for it!

Submited By: Garrett from Cedar City, Utah on 01/27/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Submited By: Michael from Chicago, Illinois on 01/14/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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This should be in everyone's medicine cabinet! I use it for everything from cuts and scrapes to sinus relief. A few drops of this and lavender mixed with Jojoba base makes an amazing treatment for foot fungus. My skin absolutely loves the stuff and feels amazing after a rubdown with tea tree and grapeseed oil. Personally, I love the smell, but I understand those that are not a fan. It does have a medicine-mint smell to it. However, the excellent price and quality of the Australian variety offered here warrant you to give it a shot. Thanks for having the best prices ND!

Submited By: Natalie from Mont-royal, Quebec on 12/29/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Such a useful EO to have, can be used for so many things. Excellent product.

Submited By: Georgia from Amsterdam, New York on 12/26/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Amazing tea tree oil! I use it in the water in the humidifier tanks to keep them free of mildew and to open the nasal passages. It is light, clean, and perfect! Can't even mention how many uses there are for this oil!

Submited By: Teesha from Atlanta, Georgia on 12/17/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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No one can go wrong with tea tree....you can use it for so many things! I use it for my dandruff and skin problems and absolutely love it. Its an aquired smell but very beneficial.

Submited By: Heather from Colorado Springs, Colorado on 11/07/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Lately everyone has been requesting this one. It's definitely become a favorite to my customers. Very soothing and deodorizing. Really great in shampoos and soaps! My customers love it, especially the guys.

Submited By: Candice from Oceanside, California on 08/08/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Great scent in mp soaps. Strong scent that mixes well with other eos. Thanks for the great price!

Submited By: Diana from Euclid, Ohio on 07/10/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Clean, fresh, nearly medicinal scent. Yet pleasant. I made a scalp treatment with shea butter, olive oil and the tea tree, very nice. Seems to gather strength after a little 'cure' time. Tingly and effective. Having fun mixing it with other EO's.

Submited By: Adriana from Azusa, California on 06/25/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Wow! This stuff is amazing. I have helped quite a few people that had really disgusting pimples that just didn't want to heal. These were huge crater like pimples that were swollen and painful. First, they pierced the pimple and then I dabbed on some T.T oil. It took everything out.It even took out the clear liquid in the pimple. The next day the pimple is dry and the swelling is 97% gone.

Submited By: Teresa from Elmwood Park, Illinois on 04/29/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Do not like the scent, but like the fact that it is killing this all “small livings” (bacteria, fungi, and viruses). Love to use it with lavender in my footbath after coming back from swimming pool.

Submited By: Kristie from Portsmouth, New Hampshire on 03/16/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Love Tea tree. NDA's is better than the $9.00 1oz pharmacuticle grade that I got at bbb.Will be a returning customer for this one!

Submited By: Maxi from Toronto, Ontario on 02/03/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Have used this product to clean cuts and am planning on using it for cleaning areas of the home.

Submited By: Diane from West Hartford, Connecticut on 01/24/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Tea Tree Australian has a nice fresh scent. Medicinal, yet not overpowering. I keep it on hand for it's anticeptic properties and to use on cuts, scrapes and bruises.

Submited By: Sarah from Hailey, Idaho on 01/13/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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I bought a huge bottle of this and I am so gald I did! I use this for everything: Laundry, cloth diapers, acne treatment, foot soak, in an all purpose cleaning spray, soap making, for cuts & scratches & other 1st aid... It's a great deal so I was able to buy enough to experiment with tons of uses.

Submited By: Candice from Ocala, Florida on 01/09/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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A wonderful clean, crisp, fresh scent! Not harsh at all. I love it.

Submited By: Denise from London, Ontario on 11/14/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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I really appreciate the way ND package their EOs-Another amazing product! I love tea tree oil and use it in everything, especially now in flu season! A very versatile EO.

Submited By: Heidi from Montreal, Quebec on 10/07/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Great item. Great price! I use it for cleaning myself and my home!

Submited By: Brenda from Havana, Florida on 09/23/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Not really a great smell but works well on bug bites and as a insect repellant when mixed with other EOs.

Submited By: David from Provo, Utah on 08/25/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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A friend used Tea Tree oil to get rid of lice - it worked when nothing else would. Also, in the same campground, used it to repel lice, mosquitoes, and to cure fungal infections.

Submited By: Mary from Houston, Texas on 08/14/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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As an aromatherapist and reflexologist I have used this oil on the usual but recently started adding a few drops along with orange EO to floor cleaner and the whole house smells great; add same to murphy's soap for cleaning wood cabinets, doors, etc. knowing it's better than using harsh chemicals.

Submited By: Carmen from Pittsburg, Texas on 08/07/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Tea Tree oil is great as a natural insect repellent. We use when we go outside or out on the lake. All bugs stay away from us. It is also wonderful to use for bacterial and odor problems--use a few drops on a WET washcloth and clean offensive genital smells. It works better than soap and water to eliminate the smell. It leaves a tingly fresh feel also after using. I carry it during the day in my purse with a washcloth and use it whenever I need to freshen up.

Submited By: Laura from Lakeville, Massachusetts on 05/22/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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I LOVE this Tea Tree. The smell is bright, crisp, and clean. I use this in my deep conditioning hair and scalp treatment, and have used it to treat acne with great success. Great product!

Submited By: Chynna from San Diego, California on 05/10/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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I've always loved tea tree, i mixed it woith a bit of witch hazel with great results. Aside from closing my pored, it was very cooling and left my face silky.

Submited By: Lowell from Markham, Ontario on 12/23/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Love this product! Excellent for treating pimples.

Submited By: Brandy from Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on 12/15/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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This is an oil you definately want to have in a medicine cabinet for so many things, great for acne, cuts, scrapes, yeast infections, headlice...and sooo much more!

Submited By: Haley from Yankton, South Dakota on 12/13/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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I've used this for everything from treating acne to getting rid of the old man's athlete's foot. It's liquid gold!

Submited By: Lucie from Calgary, Alberta on 12/09/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Excellent quality - tried this in my facial cleaser, and you could feel the difference, how it was going to work on your skin. Will definitely buy this again!

Submited By: Glenyce from Vermilion, Alberta on 11/11/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Excellent quality! I use this for many things - gargle with it for sore throats, put on cuts, pimples, etc. I also mixed 60 drops with 15 ml emulsifier and 4 oz water as a spray for my sister to spray in my young nieces hair to repel lice - as lice goes around the day care she goes to now and again.

Submited By: Jayme from Winston Salem, North Carolina on 11/02/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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I love this oil! its awesome. I use it for problem areas on my face and mix it with a toner i have for in the morning! It's definitely a must have!

Submited By: Tanya from Newnan, Alabama on 10/26/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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Bought this to help in cleaning my house (bath room)...have used it now as a rub on my feet and a pre-treatment on my scalp before a shower. A great oil.

Submited By: Julie from Rochester, New York on 09/19/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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unbeatable product! tea treat oil is the first eo i have encountered a few years ago. i used to use it to soak my sweaty feet after a hot summer day. i ordered a 15ml tea trea from nda the first time, and i soon realized i should have ordered a bigger bottle! nowadays i use it for everything - acne (i mix a few drops in my face wash), cuts, mosquito bites, itchiness, hair care, etc. etc. so two weeks ago i ordered a bigger bottle! i am happy with the quality and the price. will definitely order more when i run out again!

Submited By: Diane from Durham, Ontario on 08/31/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Very reasonable price. An exceptional quality product

Submited By: Tasha from Plainfield, Illinois on 04/29/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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I mix this eo along with lavender eo in my witch hazel. It is an awesome combination. This tea tree oil is great.

Submited By: Patty from Darwin, Minnesota on 03/05/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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This EO I can use for just about anything. It is the greatest.

Submited By: Karen from Spring Hill, Florida on 02/19/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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Very high quality and the price outstanding! Excellent healing abilities and blends well with many other oil blends. This is a must have essential oil - Highly recommended!

Submited By: Marith from Berea, West Virginia on 01/18/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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What an amazing essential oil! Purchase this versatile, little gem and you'll be able to pitch many of the other "standards" in your first aid kit. (C'mon... in all honesty, they're probably expired, anyway, right?)

Submited By: Sandy from Selma, North Carolina on 01/15/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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I tried Tea Tree for the first time after reading a review from "Candice from Sarasota".....Her comments sold me on it ...... and WOW !!! now I carry it around with me all the time....( in a little bottle) You would be surprised how many cuts. scapes, and bruises my grand daughter and her friends get when playing . They all come running to me for tea tree... What a great product and reasonable price......Thanks... New Directions

Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 02/04/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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I am surprised I have not rated this oil yet as it is my absolute favorite! Tea Tree is a must have for anyone starting out with aromatherapy! I use it in my first aid kit in place of peroxide or alcohol as it has great astringent qualities. I also use it in my cleaning product for kitchen and bath. This is one of the most versatile products from skin health to home cleansing! Again ND has the best you can buy at the best price!

Submited By: Catherine from Laval, Quebec on 01/13/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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The price is great, I got 100ml for the price of a 15ml bottle at my natural products store. Even whit the shipping fees, it's worth it.

Submited By: Debra from Scarborough, Ontario on 11/24/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Very nice oil to have when I want to stimulate my senses somewhat. Mixes well with the Lavender French.

Submited By: Yulia from Newmarket, Ontario on 11/15/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Have tried Tea Tree oil in a base cream and it has a very nice effect to it --- it's very soothing, and it actually "whitens" or brightens the complexion somewhat.

Submited By: Erin from St. George, Ontario on 07/11/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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A very important oil for the aromatherapist. A must have in the natural first aid kit! Excellent quality at an excellent price!

Submited By: Karen from Nepean, Ontario on 08/31/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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I have used tea tree oil for a very long time, and the quality of the NDA offering is superb. We use it almost exclusively for wound care, but have also used it for hair care, disinfecting sick rooms, and household cleaning. It's a staple in our first aid kits (the 2ml vials offered under the Bottles & Jars tab are superb for this purpose!)

Submited By: Alla from Toronto, Ontario on 09/16/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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The tea tree essential oil is well packaged and of a great quality. It's excellent in soap/cream/lotion making. The only suggestion I would like to make is to add an expiry date to all oil labels.

Submited By: Ellen from Downingtown, Pennsylvania on 07/31/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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This is a very good tea tree oil. The scent is true and strong. It's a wonderful addition to shaving soap and perfect in a blemish gel.

Submited By: Martia from Mexico, Missouri on 07/22/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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This essential oil is ESSENTIAL to have! Our family uses it for most of our skin irritations, such as; cuts, burns, insect bites, cold sores, etc. When mixed with a carrier oil and warm water, it makes a Great Foot soak!

Submited By: Paula from Morgantown, Pennsylvania on 07/16/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Great oil for skin conditions.

Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/07/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Besides Lavender, Tea Tree is probably the most useful oil in all of the essential oils. It is a definite MUST HAVE for any aromatherapist. And especially for one just starting out. The properties are many and this oil does not have to be diluted everytime it is used as most E.O.s are. It can be used neat. But still should be diluted as it could cause sensitization in some. It is a most versatile Australian oil and is claimed by some to be a medicine chest in a bottle. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals. Use for abrasions, abscesses, acne, antiseptic, athlete's foot, blisters, burns, cold sores, cuts, head lice, insect bites, laundry antiseptic, nappy rash, scalds, septic wounds, thrush, etc. (Also known as Melasol, Narrow-Leaved Paperbark Tea Tree, Ti-Tree, Ti-Trol.)

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