What is Pranarom Tea Tree Essential Oil used for?
Pranarom Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil has powerful anti-infectious, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antiparasitic properties. It is also anti-inflammatory and immunostimulant, and helps treat psoriasis through its anti-inflammatory action, thanks to the molecule terpinene-4-ol. It is an anti-asthenic, cardiotonic, phlebotonic, and venous decongestant essential oil. It is also neurotonic and analgesic. It is effective against various dermatological conditions, such as those affecting the skin and mucous membranes,acne vulgaris, seborrheic dermatitis, and chronic gingivitis. It accelerates wound healing and eliminates pathogenic flora from the skin while preserving the resident flora.
The tea tree is a native Australian tree with thorny foliage that originally grew in marshy areas and is now cultivated on a large scale for the production of essential oil. During World War II, the Australian Army’s health authorities distributed bottles of tea tree essential oil to their soldiers to use for skin problems.
Traditionally renowned for its:
- powerful broad-spectrum antibacterial
- fungicidal
- antiviral and immune-boosting
We recommend tea tree essential oil for the following conditions:
- Canker sores, gingivitis, stomatitis, pyorrhea, pharyngitis, ear infections, rhinitis, sinusitis
- ENT infections, bronchitis, secondary infection of emphysema
- Genital infections, urethritis, and prostatitis
- Hemorrhoids, varicose veins
- Asthenia, nervous breakdown
Tea tree oil is an essential oil with a well-established reputation. It is found in a wide variety of personal care products (soap, shampoo, bath oil) and cosmetics. Beyond these applications, it is rightly considered a staple of medical and home aromatherapy. Today, enormous demand has led to the establishment of plantations spanning thousands of hectares in Australia.
The Pranarôm laboratory has conducted several studies demonstrating the proven effectiveness of tea tree essential oil against certain viruses:
- Tea tree essential oil inhibits the replication of the influenza A/PR/8 virus subtype H1N1 (flu virus) at a concentration of 0.0006% (v/v)¹.
- It is active against HSV-1 and HSV-2 (herpes viruses) at a concentration of 0.0008% (v/v)2.
- Tea tree essential oil is also effective against the H5N1 avian influenza virus and subtypes H7N3 and H9N2 at a dose of 10 μl⁴.
- When used as an aerosol, tea tree essential oil acts as a disinfectant against the influenza A virus and the E. coli M13 phage. It is capable of inactivating more than 95% of viruses within 5 to 15 minutes of exposure.
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How to use this essential oil?
- For immune support:Dilute tea tree essential oil to 5% in black cumin vegetable oil. Apply along the spine.
- Professional advice:Topicaluse: Massage 3 to 4 drops of CPTG tea tree essential oil into the skin, repeated 3 times a day for 5 to 6 days. In addition, you can always take 3 drops orally—mixed with honey, olive oil, or on a piece of cane sugar—under the tongue for 5 to 7 days.
- Daily use:Apply1drop of organic tea tree essential oil and 1 drop of lemon essential oil to your toothbrush before applying toothpaste for perfect oral hygiene and whiter teeth!
- All our organic essential oils are AB-certified (Organic Agriculture and Certisys Control BE-BIO-01), 100% pure, natural, and undiluted. Each has a unique designation, HECT (Chemotyped Essential Oil), intended to characterize them from a botanical and biochemical perspective.
- Warnings: Essential oils are remarkably potent. Therefore, strictly adhere to the prescribed dosages, which are the result of extensive research experience. Excessive use will not provide any additional therapeutic benefit but may, on the contrary, cause adverse effects.
Precautions for Use
- Risk of allergies due to sesquiterpenoids.
- Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Be aware of potential gynecomastia in young boys
- Not recommended for people with kidney problems
- Not for use by people with asthma without consulting an allergist
- Keep out of reach of young children
- This product is not a substitute for a balanced diet
- Do not exceed the recommended dose
- Unless otherwise advised by a doctor or pharmacist, do not use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, or in children under 3 years of age
- Store away from heat and light.
FAQ – Your Questions About Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil
1. Can this essential oil be applied undiluted to the skin?
Yes, but only on a small area (such as a pimple); otherwise, it is best to dilute it in a vegetable oil.
2. Can it be used to purify indoor air?
Yes! It’s very effective when diffused to eliminate bacteria and purify the air.
3. Is it effective against acne breakouts?
Yes, it’s one of the best essential oils for treating blemishes thanks to its antibacterial and drying properties.
4. Can this oil be used to treat dandruff?
Yes, by adding 2 drops to your regular shampoo, it helps regulate the scalp and reduce dandruff.
5. Is this essential oil suitable for children?
It is not recommended for children under 3 years old, but can be used with caution for older children (always diluted).
What is its composition?
Tea tree essential oil is composed of monoterpene alcohols and monoterpene hydrocarbons.
| Distilled part |
leaves and terminal twigs |
| Chemotype |
terpinene-4-ol, α- and γ-terpinene |
| Distillation |
low-pressure steam distillation |
| Origin |
South Africa |
| Yield |
100 kg per 1 kg of essential oil |
Packaging
Pranarom's organic tea tree essential oil comes in a 10-ml bottle.