Tea Tree Oil Price in Pakistan

Tea Tree Oil

Extracted from the leaves of the tea tree and also known as melaleuca oil. Tea tree oil has a fresh, camphoraceous smell and its colour ranges from pale yellow to nearly colourless. This oil is native to southeast Queensland and the northeastern coast of New South Wales in Australia. The commercial industry began there in the 1920s but today other countries also produce tea tree oil from plants in the 'tea tree' family.

The oil has many constituents and its composition changes if it is exposed to air and oxidises. It is generally not recommended to use the oil if that happens to it.

Uses of tea tree oil

The uses are part of traditional medicine. Tea tree oil has been used for treating dandruff, acne, lice, herpes, insect bites, scabies, and skin fungal or bacterial infections. There is not much research to solidify the health claims.

Dangers of tea tree oil

There are cases of allergic reactions to tea tree oil, in fact, most of the allergic reaction related to essential oils are related to tea tree oil. Allergic reactions may be due to the oil being exposed to air which is why it was mentioned above that it should not be used in such cases.

Taken orally tea tree oil is poisonous, it can cause confusion, hallucinations, diarrhoea, coma, unsteadiness, vomiting, weakness, blood cell abnormalities, drowsiness and severe rashes.

It should be kept away from children and pets as there have been many cases of poisoning regarding both. 

Comments

Tea tree oil is a relatively expensive product and is mostly available in small vials.