SUPHERB® Tea Tree

  • Product Type: Whole/TBC/Powder
  • English/Common Name: Tea Tree
  • Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
  • Indian Names: Tea Tree
  • Origin: India (Cultivated)

Aroma

Strong, fresh, medicinal, and camphoraceous.

Texture

A fine, botanical powder.

Color

A pale, greenish-beige powder.

OUR CERTIFICATIONS

Overview

Native to Australia, the Tea Tree is now cultivated in India for its powerful medicinal leaves. The leaves contain a high concentration of an essential oil rich in terpinen-4-ol, the compound responsible for its remarkable antimicrobial power. It is a staple in natural cosmetic and therapeutic preparations for its purifying and cleansing abilities.

  • French: Arbre à thé
  • German: Teebaum
  • Chinese: Hùyè báijiān céng (互叶白千)
  • Arabic: اﻟﺷﺎي ﺷﺟرة (Shajarat al-shay)
  • Spanish: Árbol de té
  • Russian: Чайное дерево (Chaynoye derevo)
  • Japanese: ティーツリー (Tītsurī)

Tea Tree is a world-renowned natural antiseptic. Its properties are primarily antimicrobial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory. It is used extensively in skincare to treat acne, blemishes, and fungal infections. For hair care, it is a powerful remedy for dandruff, itchy scalp, and lice. Its warming and drying nature makes it excellent for balancing Kapha dosha.

  • For a Dandruff-Control Scalp Pack: Mix a small amount of Tea Tree powder (about 1 tsp) with a larger amount of a base like SUPHERB® Multani Mitti or yogurt. Apply to the scalp, leave for 20 minutes, and wash thoroughly.
  • For an Anti-Acne Spot Treatment: Create a thick paste with a pinch of powder and a drop of water or honey. Apply directly to blemishes.
  • Note: Tea Tree is very potent. Always do a patch test and use it in small, diluted quantities.

The SUPHERB® Promise

Sourcing

We source Tea Tree leaves from specialized cultivators in India, ensuring the leaves have a high concentration of essential oil.

Purity & Processing

The leaves are carefully dried and ground to preserve their potent, volatile compounds, resulting in a powerfully aromatic and effective powder.

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