Melaleuca alternifolia
Medicinal, fresh, woody, earthy and herbaceous with a medium aroma. Clear with a yellow tinge and has a thin consistency.
Benefits
- support skin health (treats acne, skin conditions and irritations, psoriasis, eczema, improves dry scalp and dandruff)
- fight bacterial, fungal and viral infections (toenail fungus and ringworm)
- cleanse infections and cuts
- treat scabies
- treat chickenpox
- provide relief for cold sores
- ease earaches
- relief congestion and respiratory tract infections
- prevent and kills head lice
- remedy for bad breath
- natural house cleaner and laundry freshener
- natural deodorant
- inhibits mold growth
- improve foot odor
- may help prevent antibiotic resistance
- natural insect repellent
Topical
Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
Diffuse
Add between 2-4 drops in a diffuser, which assists with respiratory ailments.
OR
Inhale
Drip between 2-3 drops of suggested essential oil or as otherwise directed, into the palm of the hands, rub once to open the molecules (rubbing will evaporate the oil), cup your hands around your mouth and nose, and deeply inhale.
For external use.
Keep out of children’s reach.
Avoid during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Never apply undiluted essential oil to the skin. It’s best to do a patch test before using it on a larger area of the skin.
Discontinue use if redness, irritation, or other discomfort occurs.
Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas,
if contact occurs, rinse well with water.
Do not use essential oil if you have a known allergy to its components.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from heat and direct sunlight.
