Tea Tree #

Melaleuca alternifolia

• A small, evergreen tree with narrow, aromatic leaves and delicate, white to cream bottlebrush-like flowers.
• Best known for its essential oil, it has been used in traditional Aboriginal medicine for centuries to treat cuts, infections, and skin conditions.
• The oil, extracted from the leaves, is now widely used in modern natural remedies, cosmetics, and household products for its antimicrobial properties.
• It prefers warm climates and moist but well-drained soils, and thrives with minimal care once established.

Caution: Consult a qualified health practitioner before considering medically using or ingesting any plant parts. Any mentioned traditional uses are based on cultural practices and anecdotal evidence. They are not necessarily clinically proven or supported by modern scientific studies.