NOW Tea Tree Essential Oil, 100% Pure, 1 fl oz for Aromatherapy

What NOW Tea Tree Oil is

NOW Essential Oils Tea Tree is 100% pure tea tree essential oil (Melaleuca alternifolia), steam distilled from leaves and twigs, in a 1 fl oz (30 mL) bottle. It is a single-ingredient oil for aromatherapy; for all other uses, the label says to carefully dilute it with a carrier oil. It costs $15.70. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

Its ingredients and what they do in the body

The tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). According to the NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), in its “Tea Tree Oil” fact sheet, tea tree oil comes from steam distillation of the leaves of the tea tree, a plant native to New South Wales and Queensland in Australia. Most tea tree oil is produced in Australia, but China and several countries in Africa also produce it for commercial sale. The scientific name, Melaleuca alternifolia, is printed on the front of this bottle, which holds 1 fl oz (30 mL) of that oil at 100%, with no other ingredient.

How it was used in Australia. NCCIH explains that the Aboriginal people of Australia traditionally used tea tree leaves on the skin. A scientific review from the University of Western Australia (Carson, Hammer and Riley, Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 2006) notes that the oil has been used in Australia for almost 100 years and is now sold worldwide, both as pure oil and inside many other products.

How this oil is made. The label says it is steam distilled from leaves and twigs, the same method NCCIH describes. Its aroma, per NOW, is potent, warm and spicy, and the brand gives it these qualities: «Attributes: Cleansing, purifying, renewing.»

Tested batch by batch. The label says: «NOW® Essential Oils are analytically tested for identity, purity and adulteration to assure the highest quality.»

What sets it apart:

It is 100% pure, undiluted oil, as the front says, not a product that merely contains it. Carson et al. (2006) explain that tea tree is sold both ways: pure and as a component of other products. That is why the label says to dilute it in a carrier oil before any use other than aromatherapy.

These explanations describe the plant, its oil and how it has been used according to NCCIH and Carson et al.; they are not results measured with this product.

Label facts

Data from the sides of the bottle we carry in store.

How to use it

Suggested Use: For aromatherapy use. For all other uses, carefully dilute with a carrier oil such as jojoba, grapeseed, olive, or almond oil prior to use. Please consult an essential oil book or other professional reference source for suggested dilution ratios.

Purifying Room Blend: Add 1 drop each of tea tree oil and grapefruit oil, along with 10 drops of lemon oil to a diffuser and enjoy.

Caution

• Natural essential oils are highly concentrated and should be used with care.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• If pregnant or nursing, consult your health-care practitioner before using.
• Not for internal use.

Frequently asked questions

Is NOW tea tree oil pure?

Yes. The label says 100% pure: it is tea tree essential oil, Melaleuca alternifolia, steam distilled from leaves and twigs, with no other ingredient. The bottle holds 1 fl oz (30 mL).

What is tea tree oil?

Tea tree is Melaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia. Its essential oil comes from steam distilling its leaves, according to NIH's NCCIH.

How do I use it in a diffuser?

It is for aromatherapy. The label suggests a purifying room blend: 1 drop each of tea tree and grapefruit oil, with 10 drops of lemon oil, in a diffuser.

Can I put it on my skin?

For any use other than aromatherapy, the label says to carefully dilute it with a carrier oil such as jojoba, grapeseed, olive, or almond oil, and to consult an essential oil book for dilution ratios.

Can I take it by mouth?

No. The label says it is not for internal use. It also says to keep it out of reach of children and avoid contact with eyes.

Where can I buy tea tree oil in Puerto Rico?

At Borinquen Natural, for $15.70 per 1 fl oz bottle. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

More essential oils

See more scents in Pure Essential Oils.