Fresh, sharp and clean. Tea tree is steam distilled from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a tree native to Australia. Its brisk, medicinal-fresh scent is one of the most recognized in the world, and it is a staple of homemade cleaning and skin care recipes.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Melaleuca alternifolia
- Origin: Australia
- Extraction: steam distilled
- Aroma: medicinal, spicy, fresh
Ways to use it
- Diffuser: 3–4 drops with lemon or lavender to freshen a room.
- Home: add to an unscented cleaner, or a few drops in the laundry rinse.
- Blends well with: lavender, lemon, eucalyptus, rosemary and white thyme.
External use only. Always dilute before applying to skin and patch-test first. Keep away from children and eyes.
