What is Tea Tree Oil?

Australian Tea Tree Oil is a volatile essential oil obtained bysteam distillation of the freshly harvested foliage of an Australian Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). The oil, a complex of over 100 naturally occurring compounds, is a clear & colourless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic odour.

Tea Tree Oil has a long history of use as an antiseptic, antifungal and disinfectant - Australian aboriginies used tea tree leaves to wrap wounds to promote faster healing.
The oil was even included in the kits of World War II soldiers fighting in the tropics, where its ability to treat infections, wounds and tinea earned it the nickname “first aid in a bottle”.

Today Tea Tree Oil is a favourite in many Australian households for its versatility and practical uses around the home.

 

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Tea Tree Oil is an excellent

		Antiseptic
		Disinfectant
		Solvent

 

 

Health Solutions

 

Acne and Pimples
Bosisto’s Botanicals Tea Tree Oil can help control and heal pimples by killing the bacteria which cause inflammation. Wash the face well, then dab directly onto pimples. Repeat at least twice daily. If sensitive skin, use 15% solution.

 

Insect Bites and Stings
Apply Bosisto’s Tea Tree directly onto the bite to ease the pain and itching of mosquito and other insect bites. Do not rub in.

 

Dandruff and Head Lice
Add approximately 12 drops of Bosisto’s Botanicals Tea Tree Oil to your regular shampoo to help relieve an itchy, flaky scalp. Alternatively, add 12 drops of Bosisto’s Tea Tree Oil to your regular conditioner and comb through with a fine tooth comb to help remove headlice.

 

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Antiseptic

 

 

Minor Cuts and Abrasions
Dab wound gently with cotton wool soaked in Bosisto’s Botanicals Tea Tree Oil.

 

Minor Burns including Sunburn
Cool with a cold water compress, then apply a few drops of Bosisto’s Botanicals Tea Tree Oil added to moisturising lotion to help soothe and aid healing.

 

Rashes including Shaving Rash
Skin irritations such as scaling, flaking and itching may be soothed by applying a few drops of Bosisto’s Botanicals Tea Tree Oil added to lotion or a carrier oil such as olive oil. Massage into affected area daily.

 

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Foot Care

 

 

The feet are a breeding ground for bacteria,and common complaints can include footodour, fungal infections of the toenails andathlete’s foot (tinea).

 

Foot Odour
To combat foot odour, bathe feet in a solution of one capful of Bosisto’s Botanicals Tea Tree Oil and warm water. Sprinkle the oil in shoes to freshen and eliminate odours.

 

Tinea/Fungal Infections
For tinea and other fungal infections, wash and dry feet thoroughly then apply oil directly in between toes or on the affected area to help kill bacteria and speed healing.

 

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Pets

 

For cleaning, deodorising and disinfecting pets quarters, add a capful of oil to wash liquid to help remove unwanted bacteria and odours.

 

Ticks on Pets
Place 2 drops of Bosisto’s Botanicals Tea Tree Oil directly on to the tick. Wait a few minutes for the parasite to die. Carefully remove the tick with tweezers, ensuring the head is removed. Wash the wound with a solution of 10% Bosisto’s Tea Tree Oil mixed in warm water. Apply the oil directly 3 times a day until the wound is healed.

 

Insect Bites and Itching
Apply 10% solution of Bosisto’s Botanicals Tea Tree Oil onto the bite to help ease pain and itching. Prevent animals licking the affected area.

 

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Household Uses

 

 

Cleaning
For floors, hard surfaces, kitchen and bathroom cleaning, add one capful of Bosisto’s Botanicals Tea Tree Oil to your wash liquid to help remove unwanted bacteria and odours.

 

Washing
Add 5 drops of Bosisto’s Botanicals Tea Tree Oil to the rinse cycle of your washing to help disinfect and freshen.

 

Mould & Mildew
To remove mould and help prevent mildew, combine a capful of Bosisto’s Botanicals Tea Tree Oil with 200mL of white vinegar into a spray bottle. Shake well before each use. Spray on problem areas. Do not rinse.

 

Toilets & Drains
To freshen and disinfect toilets and drains, add one capful of Bosisto’s Tea Tree Oil. Helps to kill germs and remove unwanted bacteria.

 

Rubbish Bins
Wash and deodorise your rubbish bins using one capful of Bosisto’s Botanicals Tea Tree Oil and warm water with two drops of detergent.

 

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