What ingredients are included in tea tree oil?
What kind of effects does it have, and what are some ways to use it?
What should I be careful about when using it?
This is an introduction to tea tree oil that can answer those questions.
Table of Contents
Ingredients of tea tree oil
Effects and efficacy of tea tree oil
Main uses of tea tree oil
Prohibitions and precautions for tea tree oil
Ingredients of tea tree oil
Scientific name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Part of the plant used to extract the oil: Leaves
Main components
Monoterpene hydrocarbons
γ-terpinene 15-25%
α-terpinene 5-15%
Monoterpene alcohols
Terpinen-4-ol 35-45%
Effects and efficacy of tea tree oil
Mental effects
– Relaxation
Physical effects
– Prevention of infectious diseases such as colds
– Improvement of swelling
Main uses of tea tree oil
The best use is for preventing infections such as colds and improving mild initial symptoms.
It is recommended to dilute it with gel or vegetable oil and apply it to the middle of the chest.
Also, since terpinen-4-ol has an effect of activating the parasympathetic nervous system,
it can also be used to relieve swelling by promoting relaxation, α-terpinene, and γ-terpinene to promote the flow of body fluids.
However, since there are not many usage examples, it is good to know that it can be used for such things.
Prohibitions and precautions for tea tree oil
Prohibitions
None in particular.
Precautions
For infants and young children under 3 years old and those with sensitive skin, use a dilution of 10% or less.
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