Tea Tree Oil

What is Tea Tree Oil?

Tea tree oil also known as melaleuca oil, is an essential oil taken from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia tree. [1]

History

The commercial tea tree oil industry was born after the medicinal properties of the oil were first reported by Penfold in the 1920s. [1]

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Action	User	Date/Time
Ingredient added	UPC Food Search	February 24, 2012 @ 10:14 AM