Tea Tree Lemon comes from a hardy, bushy shrub with fine narrow leaves and small white to pink flowers.

REPORTED ATTRIBUTES:

Traditional and Emotional uses reportedly include:- Much like regular Tea Tree, Tea Tree Lemon is said to have antiseptic, anti-microbial, carminative and sedative properties. It is used extensively in the perfumery, cosmetic, and aromatherapy industries.

It has also grown into a premiere ingredient in insect-repellent products – particularly those with a natural slant. Anti-allergenic and anti inflammatory properties also help in the relief of skin disorders and rheumatic ailments.

BLENDS WELL WITH

Tea Tree Lemon blends well with Cajeput, Cinnamon, Clove, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Geranium Ginger, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary and Thyme essential oils.

HISTORY:

Although not a Malaleuca, the Leptospermum species has long been known in the Antipodes as tea tree from the habit of the first European settlers there in making a tea like infusion from its leaves.

CAUTIONS:

possible skin irritant in a minority