Melaleuca (Tea Tree) Essential Oil Uses
Statements with asterisks refer to internal use. PLEASE understand essential oils are highly concentrated and many people have done serious damage to themselves by ingesting essential oils. I am not promoting or advocating for the ingestion of essential oils. Do so at your own risk as well as do your own research, and consult a physician when necessary.
*** *** USE CAUTION WHEN DIFFUSING AROUND CATS AND DOGS. DON’T APPLY DIRECTLY ON DOGS OR CATS OR GET ON THEIR FUR, PAWS, OR SKIN. IT CAN BE TOXIC AND FATAL *** ***
Primary Benefits
- Renowned for its cleansing and rejuvenating effect on the skin
- Promotes healthy immune function when used internally*
- Ingest to protect against environmental and seasonal threats*
Melaleuca is renowned for its cleansing and rejuvenating effect on the skin.
It promotes healthy immune function.*
It protects against environmental and seasonal threats.*
For occasional skin irritations, apply one to two drops of Melaleuca essential oil onto affected areas.
Add one to two drops of Melaleuca to water, citrus drinks, or veggie capsules to support healthy immune system function.*
Combine one to two drops of Melaleuca with a facial cleanser or moisturizer for added cleansing properties.
Apply Melaleuca to the skin after shaving.
Try applying this essential oil to the fingernails and toenails after showering to purify and keep nails looking healthy.
Add a few drops of Melaleuca to a spray bottle with water and use on surfaces to protect against environmental threats.
Create an aftershave by combining Melaleuca and Cedarwood.
Apply it to the bottoms of the feet and inside shoes for a refresher.
Add Melaleuca to water alone, or along with Peppermint and Lemon essential oil, for a refreshing mouth rinse and breath freshener.
Melaleuca promotes a healthy, clean looking scalp.
Diffuse Melaleuca to purify and freshen the air.
Melaleuca supports healthy joint function and soothes body soreness after exercise.*
It may support healthy cellular function.*
Melaleuca helps to reduce the appearance of blemishes when applied to the skin.
It helps support healthy lung and respiratory function.*
It supports feelings of open airways and easy breathing.
This essential oil helps support gastrointestinal health.*
Add a few drops of Melaleuca to shampoo and lather it into hair to keep it looking thick, clean, and healthy.
Common Uses
- For occasional skin irritations, apply 1–2 drops of Melaleuca essential oil onto affected area.
- Add 1–2 drops to water, citrus drinks, or veggie caps to support healthy immune system function.*
- Combine 1–2 drops with your facial cleanser for added cleansing properties, or apply to skin after shaving.
- Apply to fingernails and toenails after showering to purify and keeps nails looking healthy.
- Add a few drops to a spray bottle with water and use on surfaces to protect against environmental threats.
Directions for Use
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with fractionated coconut oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
Cautions
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
