Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is derived from the leaves of the tea tree. Tea tree oil ‘extraction method is steam distillation. Tea tree oil is rerlated to” Myrtaceae” plant family. Tea tree oil is applied to the skin for infections such as acne, fungal infections of the nail (onychomycosis), lice,scabies, athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), and ringworm. The tea tree is an Australian herb which has papery bark on its stems and thin pointed leaves, with small white flowers in thick spikes, It is followed by the capsule-like seeds. Tea tree oil is used leaves as a plant part. Tea tree oil is used, while the ground-up leaves are also used in cosmetic application. It is most effective in treating scalp infections and fighting dandruff.
Basic Information
Botanical Name: Melalauca alternifolia
Country of Origin: Australia
Major Chemical constituents: Eucalyptol, nerolidol, cineole
Obtained from: Leaves
Method of separation: Steam distillation
Color and appearance: Colourless to pale liquid
Specification
Refractive Index at 25°C 1.4750 to 1.4820
Optical Rotation +5° to +15°
Specific Gravity at 25°C 0.888 to 0.909