Liveology

May 6, 2020

Tea Tree

Updated: May 14, 2020

Tea tree oil has antiseptic and antifungal properties due to terpenoids.

Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia

Etymology:

Greek

mela - black

leuca - white

Photo by Geoff Derrin

Properties:

Helps with:

  • Household cleaning

  • Acne

  • Cuts and small wounds

  • Athlete's Foot

  • Eczema

  • Candida

  • Dandruff

  • Scars

  • Stretch marks

Ways to Use:

  • For acne, add to aloe vera gel and apply at night