Tea Tree Oil is the essential oil distilled from the leaf of the tree Melaleuca alternifolia which is native to Australia. Tea Tree oil has been used by indigenous Australians for thousands of years and grown commercially for about 30 years.
Tea Tree oil is a broad spectrum anti-bacterial & anti-fungal oil particularly suited to topical use for control of skin infections, cuts and abrasions. For a wider understanding of 'what is tea tree oil' look at the links on our Links Page.