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Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden & Betche) Cheel Family: Myrtaceae. Synonyms: ti-tree; ti-trol; narrow leaved paperbark tea; melasol. Origin: Native to Australia. Grows on the northern coast of NSW through to Southern Queensland. Botanical Description: A medium sized shrub or small tree up to 8-meter (25 ft.) high with papery bark. Has narrow needle like leaves arranged in three's spirally along the stem, with heads of yellow or purplish flowers. Oil Extraction: Essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and branch tips. The oil is clear, colorless to pale yellow mobile liquid. Yield 1%. Aroma Profile: The top note is strong, powerful camphoraceous-cineolic, oily aroma. The body note is diffusive, mace-like. The dry-out is less tenacious, dry mace-like notes. Major Constituents: Terpinen-4-ol (>30%), 1,8-cineole (1 to 15%), α-pinene (6%), p-cymene, limonene, α-terpinene, α-terpineol, aromadendrene, γ-terpineol, sabinene, γ-terpineol, δ-cadinene. Adulterants: Not typically adulterated. Regulatory Status: ASP 2844. Aromatherapy: Purifying, uplifting, cleansing. Blends well with: Cedarwood, lavender, lavandin, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, clary sage, clove, nutmeg, pine, ylang ylang, geranium. Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Possible sensitization in some individuals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Want to learn more? Take our Online Aromatherapy Course.
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