Oil Spotlight: Melaleuca (Tea Tree)

Melaleuca Essential Oil

Melaleuca also known as tea tree oil has been used by the aboriginal people of Australia for centuries to cool, purify, and cleanse the skin. Its fabulous cleansing and purifying properties are beneficial for skin imperfections across the board, cleansing of emotional stress, as well as for cleaning your home too.

Aromatic description:

Fresh, Earthy, Woody

Body systems effected:

Immune
Respiratory
Muscles & Bones
Skin

My top uses:

Ear Discomfort
Toilet bowl cleaner

How to use: A=aromatically T=topically

Apply topically to feet, chest, and area of concern for bacterial, fungal and viral infections.
Aromatically to cleanse and purify the air and emotions.
Topically for ear discomfort and pain. On the ear as well as behind. Roll or rub in towards neck with pressure. *Never apply directly to ear canal.
Topically for skin imperfections and cleansing. Cuts, scrapes, rashes, and my personal favorite- as a spot treatment for any blemishes.

Blends well with:

Citrus:
- Wild orange
- Lemon
- Bergamot
- Lemongrass
Rosemary
Thyme
Cypress
Lavender
Eucalyptus

Fostering The Essentials _ diffuser blends

Favorite Diffuser Blend

Cleansing

4 drops Melaleuca
4 drops Lemon
2 drops Lime

Respiratory

4 drops Melaleuca
4 drops Eucalyptus
2 drops Rosemary
2 drops Breathe

Floom

1 drop Frankincense
2 drops Lemon
3 drops On Guard
1 drop Oregano
2 drops Melaleuca

Favorite Roller Ball Blend

Skin

3 drops Lavender
3 drops Melaleuca
3 drops Frankincense
Top off with Fractionated Coconut Oil
You can also make this recipe into a spray too for a baby booty spray or an owie spray