Thursday, January 17, 2013

Tea Tree (Melaleuca)



Melaleuca alternifolia-- distilled from the leaves and twigs. There are several essential oils produced from the melaleuca species including Cajeput and Niaouli.   New Zealand tea tree, (Manuka) is a new oil being introduced. There is also a LEMON TEA TREE. It has a history of use with the Maori people who used it for curing many illnesses. KANUKA,  a chemotype of New Zealand Tea Tree also has a rich medicinal history.


CAUTIONS: Possible skin irritation; could be sensitizing at levels above 1%.  Better suited for diffusing or inhalation. 


 CHARACTER:  "Invigorating Protector", Protection, Confident, Supportive, Fresh, Grounding

ETHERIC COLORS: Chartreuse, Reddish

GEMS/CRYSTALS: Peridot, Red or Poppy Jasper, Lemon Chrysoprase, Ruby Zoisite, Herkimer Diamond, Selenite, Black Tourmaline, Amber, Malachite

CHAKRA:  Throat

NOTE:    Top         

ELEMENT:  Air        

ASTRO:  Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo, Taurus, Aquarius

ENERGY TYPE:  4, 1

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Monoterpenol


USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:   Invigorating heart and mind and Creativity


USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES: Confusion, Sexual trauma, Nervous exhaustion


USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  (just about everything) colds, viral diseases, sinusitis, acne, dandruff, bed bugs, fleas, respiratory infections, coughs, cold sores, cuts, rashes, nail fungus, insect bites and stings, blisters, burns, warts, asthma, cystitis, dermatitis, shingles, thrush, head lice, MRSA, sore throat, sore muscles


PROPERTIES; Antiviral, anti-fungal, antibacterial  


OTHER USES:  Smelly garbage cans, clean/disinfect floors-sinks-equipment, laundry, hand sanitizer, kill mold mildew,   


BLENDS CONTAINING:  Arrowhead,  Into The Woods,  Outback Blue, Rain Cove, Stalking Leopard,  Tomahawk,  Way of the Leaf, 


Blends   well with Cinnamon, Clary sage, Clove, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Rosewood, Rosemary and Thyme.

Contains:  terpinen (41%), gamma terpinene,  cineole, pinene, cymene, myrcene, limonene


ARCHETYPES:   HEALER, CHILD (ALL), PURIFIER, ALCHEMIST, SENTINEL, GUARDIAN, SURVIVOR, WARRIOR, TRUTH-TELLER

  

PERSONALITY: 

+No hidden motives.  Direct, encouraging, instills inspiration in others. However, occasionally their directness can "rub" others the wrong way.  It is not a reflection of their authentic nature, but indicative of the  dysfunction of those who may be offended.

+Rarely has any illnesses. Germs pass them by.

+Very good leader.  Believes in fairness and justice. Good teacher.

+Loving, strong, inviting respect.

+ Mild mannered,  Friendly and approachable to all, especially small children and elderly

 +Has a spirit of Delight

+Supporting—people flock around for emotional support

+INFP

1 comment:

Ninh Tran said...

Tea tree is so good but I love cajeput oil better