Tea Tree (Melaleuca)
Melaleuca is a genus of nearly 300 species of plants in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, commonly known as paperbarks, honey-myrtles or tea-trees
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Scientific Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Parts Used: Essential Oil
Cautions:
Healing Properties
How to Use:
Herbs are wonderfully versatile and may be used in multiple ways (see list below). However, some methods are better suited to certain herbs than others. Check the HEALING section to see which preparations are recommended for specific uses and conditions.
Grow/Harvest Yourself:
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Scientific Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Parts Used: Essential Oil
Cautions:
- None reported
Healing Properties
- Good for the wounds, cuts, acne, insect bites, ringworm, sunburn, warts and herpes sores.
- Used for many fungal infections, such as yeast and athlete's foot.
- Also an effective lice remedy.
- Can be used for bronchitis, colds/flu, and allergies as well.
How to Use:
Herbs are wonderfully versatile and may be used in multiple ways (see list below). However, some methods are better suited to certain herbs than others. Check the HEALING section to see which preparations are recommended for specific uses and conditions.
- Essential Oils: Apply externally
- How to Dry Herbs
- How to Make Herbal Ointments & Creams
- How to Make Herbal Poultices & Compresses
- How to Make Herbal Baths, Steams & Hair Rinses
Grow/Harvest Yourself:
- Not recommended, as pure raw tea tree oil (without proper processing) can be toxic.