Although I did include this product in a featured trio of Melaleuca products in 2020, I have not yet made a dedicated feature until now. Considering the company is named after this flagship product, this is long overdue.
Melaleuca oil, also called tea tree oil, is an absolute wonder of nature—the wonder from down under actually. This oil is so effective and versatile, it was standard issue in the first aid kits of both Australian and British troops during World War II. In fact, soldiers dubbed tea tree oil the “first aid kit in a bottle” for its versatility in treating many different types of wounds. Once you try this product, you’ll never want to be without it.
Melaleuca oil is truly unique and combines these properties into one essential oil:
- A natural antiseptic – It helps reduce and inhibit infection, and jump starts healing
- A natural anti fungal – I have met people who successfully treated Worts and foot fungus (including bunions) in addition to athlete’s foot
- Soothing – Immediately sooths minor wounds, burns and blisters, bug bites and bee stings, and irritated skin
- Safely penetrating – Quickly delivers soothing relief deep into the source of the discomfort
- Non caustic – No caustic or harmful chemical reactions
- A natural solvent – Safe and natural, it is used in several Melaleuca cleaning products due to this property
- Pleasantly aromatic – It not only invigorates the senses, it can be used for sinus discomfort through steaming
A Few Personal Notes and Experiences
The primary Melaleuca Oil uses and properties are already listed but a few personal notes ought to prove useful for many people, especially given that we joined as customers 16 years ago next month. One of the earliest benefits that I found particularly exciting is how fast and effectively it treats cold sores. If used early enough, the cold sores never even become visible or “break through” to the more noticeable discomfort stage. I do not get cold sores nearly as much as I once did, but this is my go to solution when it does happen.
In fact, the go to solution makes Melaleuca Oil the first line of defense for any type of skin irritation. It really is a first aid kit in a bottle!
If the skin irritation is a rash, Melaleuca Oil with Renew Lotion applied over it are the first response. For heat rash, Renew Lotion by itself provides instant relief and disappearance of the heat rash in as little as a few hours. For a more stubborn rash, Renew is available in a PureTM Lavender oil version. Lavender oil is an effective essential oil for rashes. The other healthy skin oils are already in the classic Renew Lotion. A persistent rash indicates an allergy or digestive problem and must be treated accordingly but Melaleuca products are always the best start.
I mentioned using Melaleuca Oil for sinus discomfort above. The combination of its aromatic and antiseptic properties make it ideal for this. A few drops of Melaleuca Oil in boiling water provides great relief when the steam is inhaled. The oil does evaporate fairly quickly but just keep adding a few drops a couple more times or so and the antiseptic quality breathed into your sinuses is refreshing.
Melaleuca also has an Aromatic Home Diffuser available that can be used with any of their scores of essential oils and includes several well designed features. The direct steam method above is great for quick sinus relief but a diffuser could be useful for overnight treatment.
Melaleuca Oil Quality
Like all Melaleuca products, their Melaleuca Oil is the best. Western explorers to Australia have known the benefits of melaleuca oil since the 1700’s so the Australian government has set standards for melaleuca oil production. Melaleuca’s Melaleuca Oil far exceeds those standards and is farmed, harvested, and processed 100% sustainably with literally 0% waste.