Broad leaf tea tree or paperback e.o., is obtained by steam distillation from the leaves and twigs. A colorless or pale green-yellow oil with sweet camphoraceous odour, reminiscent to eucalyptus.
Main Components: cineole, nerolidol, linalool.
Actions*: antiseptic, antirheumatic, analgesic, decongestant, immunostimulant, expectorant, antiallergenic, insecticide.
Applications*: skin wounds and burns, acne, muscular aches, arthritis, urinary tract infections, chronic bronchitis and sinusitis.
Safety data: non-toxic, non-irritant, slightly sensitizing.