Tea Tree
The short plant is originated from New South Wales, Australia. It grows to the height of 6 metres and possesses extremely high vitality. Tea Tree grows best in lowlaying
soggy lands. Long ago, the Australian aborigines had started using its tea leaves to cure inflamed wounds. In 1927, the plant was brought into Europe. Its outstanding
antiseptic property has since taken the Europeans by storm. The Australian, American and French scientists are now studying the anti-inflammation properties of Tea Tree,
especially the possibility of it being used to cure various skin diseases. Currently, it is commonly used in surgery and dental operations. It is also an ingredient in
making soaps, deodorants, air fresheners and detergents.
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Source/volatility:
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Leaves / high
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Smell:
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Fresh and slightly sharp.
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Main functions:
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Antiseptic, anti-viral, anti-fungal, uplifting.
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Physiological effect:
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A powerful antiseptic essential oil, it helps the immune system to fight contagious diseases. It also promotes metabolism, detoxifies by method of perspiration, effective for flu,
oral herpes, mucositis and gingivitis. Its anti-fungal property is good for genital inflammation, helps purifies urinary tract, improves cystitis. Besides, it also relieves earache
and enteritis, get rid of parasites in the body.
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Skin Care:
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Contracts and cleanses the pores, improves skin inflammation, furuncle etc. Removes chickenpox and shingles. Effective for burns, blisters, herpes and athletes foot. Cures excessive
dandruff.
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Emotional effect:
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Refreshing and stimulating, restores energy, suitable for shock.
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Contraindication:
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May cause irritation at sensitive parts of the skin.
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