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Good Oil Tea Tree

[Categories: Organic Ingredients Personal Care]

Melaleuca alternifolia, or Australian tea tree oil as it is more commonly known, is a native Australian plant with many remarkable properties. When crushed and distilled, the leaves of this plant yield 100% natural oil which is an antiseptic, a fungicide, and a mild solvent. Tea tree oil's major active component is terpinen-4-ol (typically 30-40%). This compound is responsible for tea tree oil's antibacterial and antifungal properties. In Australia, it was used in diseases treatment for many centuries by the Aborigines. Tea tree oil has many applications and due to its remarkable properties it can be used to treat infections, minor burns, cuts, sore throats, ingrown or infected toenails, sunburn, tinea, ulcers, golden staph, cold sores, pimples and acne.