Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Oil

This oil smells quite strongly of anticeptic but in a pleasant way. The oil has lots of uses. For example it can be used in a burner to freshen a room and is particularly good used this way if you have a cold and want to unblock your nose. I also find it useful to simply keep the bottle open by the bed at night if you are suffereing from a blocked nose as it helps free up your breathing a bit during the night. It can also be used in a bath if you have any cuts or sunburn etc. Only use around 3 drops though for a full bath as it is very concentrated. This is a very popular and effective use for mums after having had a baby to sooth and soreness. A ...  Read the complete review

Latin name: Melaleuca alternifolia. It is derived from the leaves of this plant by steam distilation. Originating from Australia, the Aboriginies were the first to make use of this plant for its medicinal purposes. In appearance it is a clear/pale yellow colour with a very distinctive, fresh aroma. The oil contains both antiseptic and antifungal properties, which make it a very versatile tool. An essential item in my medicine cabinet! As with all aromatherapy oils, to test your skins reaction to it, you should apply only a small amount, or even dilute it (applicable only to Tea Tree and Lavender oil). A couple of drops tend to do the trick, ...  Read the complete review

Tea tree oil is another staple in my medicine cabinet and has been for years. We use it a lot in Australia and my aunt and uncle had a tea tree oil field on their farm. My cousins and I sued to play in it and if we got scratches etc, would rub one of the spindly leaves on it to help heal it and keep it clean. There are many different brands of tea tree oil however I tend to use the Thursday Plantation brand as this is one I remember growing up. tea Tree Oil can be used for many things. Ideally it is used as a anti-bacterial like disinfectant however being natural; germs cannot become as easily immune to this as other similar items. Use ...  Read the complete review