{"product_id":"eo-02","title":"Tea Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name: \u003c\/strong\u003eMelaleuca Alternifolia\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart used: \u003c\/strong\u003eLeaves and twigs\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eAustralia\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtraction method: \u003c\/strong\u003eSteam distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e for external use only (never ingest), suitable for fragrance burners\/diffusers, dilute in a fragrance-neutral base oil for use in a (foot)bath and on the skin (undiluted essential oil can irritate sensitive skin). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past, it appeared that the leaves of this tree were infused to make tea, and that is how the name originated. Tea tree essential oil is the concentrated liquid compound distilled with steam from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia tree, which is native to the northeast coast of New South Wales, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oil is claimed to have valuable antiseptic and antifungal properties due to its terpenoid components, and is now used in many personal care products and medicines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea tree oil is said to be good for relieving congestion, colds, coughs, and flu. It has been used to treat acne, fungal infections, dandruff, vaginal infections, hemorrhoids, and athlete's foot, and is believed to soothe sore muscles and joint injuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen added to bathwater, it helps to fight bacteria. Tea tree oil should not be ingested. It is usually only used on adults and should be kept away from children and pets. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea tree has been known since ancient times for its medicinal properties in eastern Australia. Australian Aboriginal people are known to have used crushed leaves for hundreds of years to heal cuts, burns, sores, and infections. They inhaled the oil from the crushed leaves to relieve coughs and colds. They sprinkled this oil on wounds and applied a compress. They used the leaves and brewed tea to soothe sore throats. It was between 1920 and 1930 that the essential oil of this tree became known and used in Europe for its antimicrobial properties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"United Kingdom","offers":[{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":40569347637416,"sku":"eo-02","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/5990\/6728\/products\/172907_e4044e06-2d5a-4e83-9c72-081e64766cff.jpg?v=1627318558","url":"https:\/\/pranina.com\/en\/products\/eo-02","provider":"Pranina.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}