Has a distinct warm, fresh, spicy-camphoraceous, definitively medicinal aroma. *(CO = Certified Organic)

Tea trees are native to Australia but now cultivated extensively world-wide. Grown from cuttings in summer, the leaves and small branches are picked throughout the year and distilled. It considered to be one of the safest oils to put on the skin directly. It is one of the most important natural antiseptics.

I imagine it got is name because indigenous Aboriginals in New South Wales prepared a type of herbal tea from its leaves. They add other things to it depending on what symptoms you describe but it is can be pleasant as a warm drink. I've mixed it with honey, milk, clove, and nutmeg. It's great for colds, sinus congestion and coughs.

It's part of my first aid kit and I've used it on insect and animal bits, itchy feet, and slight burns. It has proven to be active against all three varieties of infections: bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Some studies are suggesting it is a strong immuno-stimulant. It mixes well with spices and lends a certain confidence when added to clary sage, rosemary, lavender, and geranium.