• Tea Tree Oil first came to the attention of Western Society in 1732 when Captain James Cook made his famous trip around the world. When they landed in Australia, Captain Cook brewed a spicy and refreshing tea from the leaves of the Melaleuca Alternifolia tree thus naming it the "Tea Tree." It was used extensively until Penicillin was invented.
• The scientific discovery of Tea Tree Oil was first made by Arthur Penfold in 1922. His studies determined that tea tree oil more powerful than Carbolic acid (phenol) for killing bacteria and fungi yet non-caustic the skin.
• According to the experts, tea tree oil is widely known as an effective and natural antiseptic. It can also work nicely as an odor neutralizer.

• Medicine
• Cosmetic

• Acne control
• Hair care by diluting
• Scar and spot treatment
• Antibacterial properties
• Ear infection treatment - tropical application
• Insecticide (additional tips)
• Fungicide
• Anti-viral properties

• Tea tree oil is more powerful of an antiseptic than carbolic acid, discovery made in 1923 by Dr. A.R. Penfold. Through research he was able to establish that tree oil was twelve times more effective at healing infections than carbolic acid, a popular conventional antiseptic. Today there are countless studies highlighting the antiseptic, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties.
• According to a study tea tree oil is as effective as benzoyl peroxide in treating acne. How cool right?
• Tea tree oil is naturally anti-parasitic, meaning it can ward off pesks such as ticks, fleas, and lice, plus prevent them from growing, too

• Spot treatment for inflamed acne: The astringent nature of citric acid can help to prevent further inflammation or infection within the open, exposed wounds of the acne flare-up. Mix 1 teaspoon of lemon juice with 2-3 drops of tea tree oil for this preparation and apply as a spot treatment on acne.
• Insecticide: It does not let parasites and other insects like mosquitoes, fleas, lice or flies come near someone who has rubbed some of this oil on their body.
• A drop for cough, cold and congestion: People suffering from a cough and cold, congestion, bronchitis, and other associated troubles, are sure to get relief by using tea tree essential oil. It provides relief from cold, cough, bronchitis, and congestion. Rubbed on the chest and inhaled while sleeping or a drop can be placed on the pillow so it can do its magic at night and you can wake up feeling much better in the morning.
• Natural dandruff remedy: Mix a few drops of tea tree oil into regular shampoo and wash hair as normal.
• Household cleaner: Mix 20 drops of tea tree oil with a cup of water and a half cup of white vinegar. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and use as an all-purpose antimicrobial cleaner.

Only for tropical application. Not to be ingested and is poisonous otherwise.

Although there are no inherent risks of topically applying tea tree oil, in some rare cases:

• Allergy: Some people may be overly sensitive to the oil, as a form of a minor allergenic.
• Toxicity: It should always be kept away from pets and children as there are toxic effects.