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Tea Tree Essential Oil Spotlight

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Tea Tree is perhaps the most famous antimicrobial essential oil, and with good reason!

Tea Tree’s main actions—antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anti-allergycombine to create good immune system support. Tea Tree essential oil is also good at reducing germs in the environment, making it an excellent addition to natural cleaning blends.