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Melaleuca alternifolia (Australian Tea Tree) Essential Oil. By Dawn Johnson, MSN, RN, Cert. Aroma, CNHP,. Synonyms for Tea Tree Oil. Australian tea tree oil Cymene Melaleuca oil Oleum Teebaum Terpinen TTO. Background. Latin Melaleuca alternifolia Family Mertaceae Name - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Melaleuca alternifolia (Australian Tea Tree) Essential OilBy Dawn Johnson, MSN, RN, Cert. Aroma, CNHP,
Synonyms for Tea Tree Oil Australian tea tree
oil Cymene Melaleuca oil Oleum Teebaum Terpinen TTO
Background Latin
Melaleuca alternifolia Family
Mertaceae Name
“Tea tree” was named by botanist Joseph Banks who sailed with Captain Cook
Processing Melaleuca alternifolia
is a tree that grows up to 15’ high from seed with paper like bark
Tea tree oil (TTO) is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves
Most plantations and production is located in New South Wales, Australia
Characteristics Aroma
Spicy Color
White or pale yellow Feel
Evaporates Does not leave a
stain on a perfume blotter
Blends Blends well with
Bergamot Rosemary Lavender Peppermint
Popular Uses Household
TherapeuticPerfumery
Medicinal Properties Known to have
medicinal properties by Aboriginal natives
First discovered by modern medicine in 1920’s
Antimicrobial, antifungal, properties likely due to the compound terpinen-4-ol (Natural Standard Research Collaboration, 2011)
Components Antimicrobial, antifungal,
vasoconstrictive and stimulating properties likely due to the compound terpinen-4-ol (Natural Standard Research Collaboration, 2011 and ACHS, 2010)
Gamma-terpinenes contribute to antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and bactericidal properties
Cineole helps expectorant action and insect repellent properties
Common Therapeutic Uses
Acne vulagris Tinea pedis
(Athlete’s foot) Halitosis (bad
breath) Onychomycosais
(fungal nail infections)
Household Use Purify drinking
water Household
disinfectant Add ½ -t to
laundry load Good for diapers
Perfumery Fragrance in
Soap Shampoo Mouthwash Detergent
Sweet middle note and soft tone as it dries (ACHS, 2010)
Research Unclear scientific
evidence for use (NSRC, 2011) Only a limited
number of high-quality studies have been publish focusing on human effects
Enough evidence to support further study
Contradictions Do not use orally
Reports of nausea, diarrhea, confusion, or coma
Known reports of allergic contact dermatitis with skin can limit use for some clients (NSRC, 2011) Perform skin patch test prior to use
Unclear scientific evidence for use (NSRC)
References American College of Healthcare Sciences.
(2010). Aromatherapy 101: Introduction to aromatherapy course manual, October 2010. Portland, OR: American College of Healthcare Sciences.
National Standard Research Collaboration. (2011). Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia [Maiden & Betche] Cheel). Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tea-tree-oil/NS_patient-teatreeoil.