Tea Tree (Melaleuca) Essential Oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia and Ericifolia)
Please scroll down to view the description of the two varieties of Melaleuca (Tea Tree) essential oil that Young Living carries in their inventory.

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Melaleuca Alternifolia

Melaleuca alternifolia is highly regarded as an essential oil with a wide range of uses. It supports the immune system and is beneficial for the skin.* Commonly known as Tea Tree Oil. Used in war for gangrene and wounds. Can be taken before, during and after radiation treatment.

Body Systems Affected: Immune and Respiratory system, Muscles and Bones, Skin

Uses: Tea Tree essential oil may help acne, burns, candida, cold sores, digestion, fungal infections, hysteria, infectious diseases, inflammation, shock, viral infections, warts and promotes healing on wounds.
French medicinal uses include Athlete's foot, bronchitis, colds, coughs, diarrhea, flu, gum disease (periodontal) skin healing, sunburn and tonsillitis.

Historical Uses: Leaves of the Melaleuca Tree have been used for centuries by the aborigines to heal cuts, wounds and skin infections. Melaleuca essential oil has twelve times the antiseptic power of phenol and therefore has some strong healing powers.

Properties: Analgesic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antiseptic, anti-viral, immune stimulant, tissue regenerator.

Aromatherapy Effects: Promotes cleansing

Scent: fresh, woody, earthy, herbaceous.

How to use: Diffuse. Apply to Vita Flex points and/or directly on area of concern.

Dietary Supplement Uses: When using as a supplement, dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid such as goat's or rice milk or 1 drop in a tsp. of honey. Approved by the FDA as a Food Additive (FA) and Flavoring Agent (FL).

Safety: Do not use on children under 6 yrs old. For children 6 years and older use with caution and greater dilution. Repeated use can lead to contact sensitization.

Suggested Blending Oils: all citrus oils, cypress, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary and thyme.

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Melaleuca Ericifolia

Melaleuca ericifolia is a variety of melaleuca oil that is exceptionally gentle and non-irritating to the skin. It has calming properties and is supportive of the respiratory system.*

Body Systems Affected: Respiratory System, Skin

Uses: Melaleuca Ericifolia essential oil is very gentle and non-irritating to the skin. It is very well suited for children and people with sensitive skin. Research has shown this oil to help with bronchitis, dermatitis, ear infections, eczema, influenza, insomnia, nervous tension, pneumonia and sinusitis.

Properties: Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-infectious, calming and sedative. It also has powerful antimicrobial properties.

How to use: Apply to Vita Flex points and/or directly on area of concern. Melaleuca Ericifolia may also be directly applied to the chest, face, temples and wrist. For a body massage, dilute 4-8 drops of Melaleuca Ericifolia in 30 ml. of pure vegetable oil. Diffuse or add to bath water.

Dietary Supplement Uses: When using as a supplement, dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid such as goat's or rice milk or 1 drop in a tsp. of honey. Approved by the FDA as a Food Additive (FA) and Flavoring Agent (FL).

Safety: Do not use on children under 6 yrs old. For children 6 years and older use with caution and greater dilution. Repeated use can lead to contact sensitization.

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Tea Tree Oil Testimonials

"Charlie, a business acquaintance, asked me if I knew of anything which might help with his athletes foot, a long standing condition which has been extremely uncomfortable over 16 years. I suggested he apply Tea Tree Oil directly to the affected part, together with lavender oil. 10 days later he let me know that his condition was almost clear of the dreaded athletes foot, and has asked me to write up the article on tea tree oil in his local magazine, as he feels everyone should have access to therapeutic essential oils. Non of the proprietary brands had much affect. " Norman

"I recently woke up with a urinary infection. I had to frequently urinate and had a lot of pain and burning. I immediately began taking cranberry supplements with possibly a slight improvement.
The following morning I awoke with a turn for the worse, as I was passing pink-red colored urine and still had the intense burning sensation and pain with the increased urination. I thought that possibly the infection had moved to my kidneys since I also had lower back pain. I began an immediate treatment using Melaleuca and Sage. Since I was unsure where the infection had settled, I applied first Melaleuca (3-4 drops neat) in the area just above the pubic area in front, followed by Sage applied in the same manner. I then had 2 of my children apply the same treatment to my lower back area where the kidneys lie. They followed this with a 30 minute massage across my entire lower back.
I continued this treatment 3 more times (about every 1 1/2 hours) and by afternoon I had very little to no pain and clear urine. Over this 2 day period I also drank about a quart of water every hour. I continued the above treatment using the oils 2 times a day (morning and evening) for 3 more days and continued to drink plenty of water." Laurie

Nail Fungus Help. . . .

If you notice fungus growing under your toe nail like I did you might want to try this. I've been doing this and it seems to be working.

Cut the unhealthy nail away as much as possible.

File the remaining unhealthy nail down thinner with an emory board where the nail is discolored, as thin as possible.

Put a drop or two of oil with anti-fungal properties (I'm using Tea Tree oil) on some cotton and tape it to the affected area.

Leave it in place for a day or two.

File the nail again weekly, a good time is after a shower, and repeat the oil, cotton and taping as before.

My big nail seems to be growing out in a healthy manner, while the oil is killing the fungus or at least keeping it in check.

This should take as much time to kill the fungus while the nail grows out as if you were taking the pills.

But this is certainly preferable to medicating your whole body while doing it and a heck of a lot cheaper, too.

Additional testimonials and application suggestions for Tea Tree (Melaleuca) Essential Oil can be found at Oil Testimonials. image

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The testimonials on this site are a collection from Oil Testimonials and EssentiallyOurs Yahoo Group. Descriptions and Oil Applications are referenced with permission from the Reference Guide for Essential Oils by Connie and Alan Higley and Young Living.