Possessing an intense, medicinal aroma, tea tree can be used by the drop directly on the skin to cleanse and purify.   Botanical Name: Melaleuca Alternifolia Common Name: Tea Tree   Product Notes:Aroma: Potent, warm, spicy. Benefits:Cleansing, purifying, renewing. Extraction Method: Steam Distilled from leaves.   Purity Tested/Quality Assured Tea Tree Oil is steam distilled from an extremely hardy tree native to Australia - when cut down, the Tea Tree will quickly regrow from the stump. The Aborigines in northeastern New South Wales have used tee tree as a healing herb for many generations. They make a poultice of the leaves and treat skin infections, cuts and wounds. The oil is now well known in natural medicine for its antimicrobial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal effects. Some of its immune supportive properties may be a result of its anti-depressant effects, as one's emotional well-being has a significant impact on the body's ability to resist infection.   Topically, Tea Tree essential oil can also help sooth the itching and irritation of insect bites, but is even better used as an insect repellent; one aromatherapist claims Tea Tree is the best she's ever used. A must for the traveler's medicine kit.   Also commonly used to reduce blemishes and breakouts associated with common acne, Tea Tree essential oil may also help reduce fungal infections of the skin and nails including athlete’s foot. Benefits: • Anti Bacterial • Anti Microbial • Anti Septic • Anti Viral • Balsamic • Cicatrisant • Expectorant • Fungicide • Insecticide • Stimulant • Sudorific