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 B891P
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.
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Essential oil of tea tree is used in haircare products for its excellent capacities to purify, clean and tone the scalp. It is useful in formulations to treat oily hair, dandruff and itchy scalp.