Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil as Per BP, IP, USP Grade (British, Indian, and United States Pharmacopoeia):
It is obtained by steam distillation of leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, the plant that belongs to the family Myrtaceae. Tea tree oil, also called melaleuca oil, has a camphoraceous odor and clout that varies from pale yellow to nearly clear and colorless. Oil is obtained from the leaves of tea trees. Tea Tree Plants are 2.0 to 30.0 m long. The leaves are evergreen and green in color, the flowers are white to pink in color and the fruits are small capsule minute seeds. It is used as a topical medication as a traditional medicine in low concentration for the treatment of skin conditions like acne, lice, herpes, insect bites, dandruff, and bacterial and fungal infections.

Know the Specification of the Oil:

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Product	TEA TREE OIL
Botanical source	Melaleuca Alternifolia
Part of the plant is used	Leaves
CAS NO.	68647-73-4
Appearance	Fluid liquid mobile at 20 Degree C
Color	Colorless or pale yellow liquid
Odor	The Characteristic odor of tea tree
PHYSIO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES-
Relative density	0.880 to 0.906
Refractive Index	1.470 to 1.482
Optical rotation	5 to 15 (Degree)
Solubility	Soluble in alcohol & other organic solvents
Storage	Well-fitted container, in a cool and dark place

MUST READ:- TEA TREE OIL HISTORY AND ORIGIN
The Botanic name of the Tea tree is Melaleuca Alternifolia, from the family Myrtaceae. It is also called paper bark trees. The tea tree was named by Captain James Cook, who first brewed tea in 1770, from the leaves, after arriving in the west of New South Wales. Recent research supports the evidence that Tea Tree Oil is used to treat fungal infections and yeast.

The oil is extracted from the leaves of the plant by Steam Distillation Process. This healthier oil is used for its anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, and anti-fungal properties. It is a small tree native to Queen's Land and New South Wales, Australia. The tea tree oil has therapeutic properties and is used to treat skin problems. One of the traditional growing areas in eastern Australia is called bundling, which translates to healing ground.
- The commercial industry for tea tree oil first originated in the 1920s, by an Australian named Arthur Penfold. He investigated the business potential of various native extracted oils. He reported the antiseptic properties of this natural oil.
- Oil was first extracted in Australia from Melaleuca Alternifolia, and became the most important species commercially.
- In 1923, Dr. Penfold stated that this essential oil has strong antiseptic properties.
- In 1930, Mr. EM Humphrey published an article, "A new Australian germicide," describing the disinfectant action on typhoid bacilli.
- In the 1970s and 1980s, the oil industry expanded to several other species for the extraction of oil. For example:
Melaleuca armillaria and Melaleuca Styphelioides in Tunisia and Egypt.
Melaleuca leucadendron in Egypt, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
Melaleuca Ericifolia in Egypt

KEY ACTIVE COMPONENTS:
The oil contains over 100 natural compounds, with the most active being:
• Terpinen-4-ol (<30%) – star compound, responsible for its strong Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and wound healing actions.
Other than this, the most active ingredient is responsible for its therapeutic properties:
• Gamma-terpinene (10-28%): it offers Antioxidant and soothing effects, helps reduce inflammation, and contributes to medicinal scent.
• Alpha-terpinene (5-13%): it adds mild antimicrobial action, boosts synergy, and provides fresh herbal aroma.
• 1,8-Cineole (<15%): Anti-inflammatory, helps soothe skin and ease respiration.
• Alpha-terpineol (1.5-8%): Antifungal, antimicrobial, and skin-soothing properties
• Para-cymene (0.5-12%) & Limonene (0.5-4%): add fragrance but can sensitize skin if oxidized.
• Alpha-pinene (1-6%), Sabinene (max. 3.5%), and aromadendrene (max. 7%): Aroma enhancement; antioxidant and antimicrobial effects.

TEA TREE ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH AND STUDIES:
Few articles describing the research work of Tea Tree Oil and studies related-
1- Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) Oil: A Review of Antimicrobial and Other Medicinal Properties:
By SOURCE: K. A. Hammer,
View at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1360273/
2- The Influence of This Natural Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) on Fluconazole Activity against Fluconazole-Resistant Candida albicans Strain
By SOURCE: Aleksandra Garbusiska,
View at: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2015/590470/
3- Time-kill studies of tea tree oils on clinical isolates
By SOURCE: L. Williams,
View at: https://academic.oup.com/jac/article/45/5/639/746736
4- Correlations of the components of tea tree oil with its antibacterial effects and skin irritation
BY SOURCE: Lih-Geeng Chen
View at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1021949813000082#!

TEA TREE OIL USES & BENEFITS:
Skin Benefits and topical uses - It is used for moisturizing dry skin and treating skin infections. It is used in low concentrations in cosmetics.
-It removes dandruff and lice and is used for the healing of burns. It has antiseptic properties, reduces the rashes of the skin, and skin tags, heals, and soothes sunburns.
-It inhibits mouth and nose infections.
- It is useful in relieving the discomfort of itchy skin.
-It is used for ear infections.
-It may treat toothache.
-It is used to kill ringworms.
-It lowers the itching effect of insect bites and chicken pox
-It removes the cuts and scrapes.
-It is used for the treatment of athlete's foot.
-it helps to treat dandruff by removing chemicals and dead skin cells from the scalp.
- can make an ideal natural hand sanitizer.
Insect repellent - This incredible oil pharma grade has a greater ability to repel mosquitoes.
Natural deodorant: it has antibacterial effects that may control underarm odor because of perspiration.
Antiseptic: for minor cuts and scrapes. This incredible oil can treat and disinfect minor cuts and abrasions by killing bacteria that cause infection in open wounds.
Boost wound healing- it helps to reduce inflammation and triggers white blood cell activity to enhance the healing process.
Nail fungus - nail fungal infections are quite common. This healthier oil was reported to help get rid of nail fungus when used in combination with other natural remedies.
Chemical-free mouthwash: This pharma-grade oil may fight germs and can prevent tooth decay.
Banish mold on vegetables and fruits - the compounds terpinen-4-ol and 1,8-cineole help to reduce the growth of mold on fruits and vegetables.

KNOW THE SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS OF THE OIL:
-Tea Tree Essential Oil should be kept away from pets and children.
- It is toxic when swallowed.
-If irritation persists on the skin, then call the physician.

ALSO KNOW STORAGE:
It is filled in an amber glass bottle and stored cool and dry place.

Tea Tree Essential Oil Where to Buy in India?:
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