What is

M elaleuca Oil  (Tea Tree Oil)?

The Tea Tree (m elaleuca alternifolia) is a member of the Myrtaceae family and is an indigenous species and only grows in Northern New South Wales, Australia. The oil is found within the cells of the leaves, and as the Tea Tree is extremely fast-growing it is constantly renewable, ensuring that no trees are harmed or destroyed.

Tea Tree Oil was used as a general antiseptic by the aborigine tribes for thousands of years. stories were told of a magical lagoon into which tea tree leaves had fallen, where the local tribe bathed in the naturally created bath.

Famous British explorer Captain Cook is held as the man responsible for the name 'tea tree'. In 1770 when he and his men landed at Botany Bay, Cook brewed the leaves of the tree for his men to drink to prevent scurvy.

As early as 1923, clinical trials in Australia began to provide scientific evidence for tea tree's antiseptic and bactericidal properties. Its importance made it standard issue for the soldiers in the Australian Army during World War II.

Practically every Australian household has a bottle of tea tree oil in it.  Recent clinical trials confirm the efficacy of tea tree oil's anti fungal, antiseptic, germicidal and anti-bacterial properties. Additionally, the antiseptic benefits of the oil allow its use as a natural cleaner and disinfectant in the household environment.

In 1985, M elaleuca was founded and brought tea tree oil to the United States.  You will soon learn that their products contain tea tree oil instead of toxic substances like bleach, chlorine, formaldehyde, phenols, ammonia, and the like.

Doesn't it make sense to use safe, proven, natural products?  Especially if you can buy wholesale and direct from the manufacturer.

MORE TEA TREE LINKS:

http://www.living-library.com/dodt/teatree.htm

http://aztec.asu.edu/iaha/articles/Tea_Tree_Article/tea_tree_article.html