Originally native to Australia, the tea tree is a shrub that can grow to a height of seven meters. It has been introduced to various regions of the world, growing mainly in humid zones with sandy or clay soils, like marshlands or riverbanks. Its leaves and stems contain an essential oil prized for its antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden & Betche) Cheel
South Africa
Code B891
CAS TSCA 68647-73-4
CAS EINECS 85085-48-9
Originally native to Australia, the tea tree is a shrub that can grow to a height of seven meters. It has been introduced to various regions of the world, growing mainly in humid zones with sandy or clay soils, like marshlands or riverbanks. Its leaves and stems contain an essential oil prized for its antibacterial and antifungal properties.
We source our essential oil of tea tree from a local partner.
This product is frequently used in cosmetics.
Main components: Terpinene 4-ol (30.00 to 48.00%), Gamma terpinene (10.00 to 28.00%), Cineol 1.8 (Eucalyptol) (<= 15.00%), Alpha terpinene (5.00 to 13.00%), Para cymene (0.50 to 12.00%)