Many years ago, a secret lagoon hidden off the Australian coast reputedly had magical medical powers. The local natives would bathe in its waters to cure burns and wounds.

This lagoon, as it turned out, had several native trees growing near its banks, and their falling leaves transformed the pool into an antiseptic bath. The colour of the water was turned brown by the oil from the leaves, hence the "tea" name in English



Now we know that the melaleuca tree, also known as the tea tree, produces an oil with many healing properties.

Read on to discover the many uses of this amazing essential oil, for skin, hair, and for use in and around the home.

