What You Will Learn: In the previous show, I provided a brief overview on how popular tea tree oil is, its versatile uses, and a potential regulation that could impact our access to it. Now, it’s time to elaborate on its benefits and appealing characteristics. So, in this episode, I provide a general synthesis of tea tree oil’s properties, history, and studies on its uses, safety, and applications. An introduction and review of the previous episode about tea tree oil (0 min) An overview of Melaleuca and tea tree oil including its family, species, and where it is endemic (1 min) The active component found in standardized tea tree oil that is antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory (3 min) A fun fact about how tea tree oil was named (3 min 30 sec) Historical uses of tea tree (4 min)  How tea tree oil was used during WWII by the Australians and why its use came out of favor (6 minutes) An overview of conditions that tea tree oil may benefit and why it is helpful (6 min 30 sec -9 min) Uses and applications of tea tree oil based on scientific studies and practical applications (9 min 30 sec) How essential oils affect the microbiome and how this relates to oral disinfectant rinses with them in it (16 min)  A natural, all-purpose cleaner recipe using tea tree oil (17 min) Using tea tree oil for mold in the environment and what diffusers NOT to use in moldy conditions (19 min 30 sec)  The emerging evidence for tea tree oil for psoriasis (20 min) Is tea tree oil effective against scabies and head lice? (21 min) A wrap up on the many properties of tea tree oil that make it so popular (23 min) Closing remarks (24 min) Resources From the Show:  Melaleuca (New World Encyclopedia, contains an overview and references) 14 Everyday Uses for Tea Tree Oil (Healthline, contains an overview and references to studies) Top Tea Tree Oil Uses and Benefits (Dr. Axe, contains links to studies discussed) Why I Still Love Tea Tree Oil but Am Very Happy to Meet the “Other” Melaleuca (ericifolia) Essential Oil on the Block  (My referenced Blog) Why Melaleuca ericifolia Essential Oil Deserves to Share the Spotlight with Tea Tree Oil (My referenced blog) Additional Resources on Tea Tree Oil Tea Tree Essential Oil Benefits: Fights Infections, Kills Mold & More! (Natural Living Family, Dr. Z) How Does Tea Tree Oil Help the Skin? (Healthline) What is Tea Tree essential oil used for? (Tisserand Aromatherapy) Tea Tree Oil as a Treatment for Oral Fungal Infection: New Research Alert (Tisserand Institute) Tea tree oil quality and constituents (Tisserand Institute) Soothing Seasonal Allergies Naturally with Essential Oils (The School for Aromatic Studies) Previous Episodes Mentioned on the Show: Ep. 418: The Many Wonders of Tea Tree Oil & The Backlash of Its Success Ep. 412: Five Cool Ways Essential Oils Can Holistically Support Hormone Health Ep. 408: 5 Important Things to Know About Essential Oils: Lessons Learned from Top Experts in Aromatherapy and Integrative Medicine Ep. 406: Natural Ways to Optimize Hormones and Sexual Health with Functional Medicine and Essential Oils Ep. 402 How Essential Oils Can Help You Heal from Mold-Related Illness Ep. 394: Essential Oils and the Microbiome, Do They Harm or Hurt Our Gut Bugs? Links to Learn More About My Offerings and Education on Essential Oils: My Essential Oils Community Membership My Resource Page My CEU Course for Practitioners on the Clinical Use of Essential Oils Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices