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Product: Tea Tree Oil
Young tea tree plantations
Tea Tree Oil South Africa Melaleuca alternifolia
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Description
Obtained by steam distillation from foliage and terminal branchlets of Melaleuca alternifolia.
Tea tree grows naturally in South Africa but to date there are little in the way of commercial plantations. Much of the countries output is wild harvested and can be certified as organic. Some young plantations have started but output is relatively small on a global scale.
From seed to harvest usually takes around 12-15 months and trees will grow to around 2 metres high. The tree is then cut from just above the ground and the leaves are steam distilled in a process that takes around 1.5-2.0 hours per batch of around 250 kilos. Tea tree will regenerate quickly and over the next 2-3 years will yield higher levels of oil each year and establish a stronger root network ensuring it becomes more resilient to adverse weather conditions. Some more mature trees can yield higher levels of 1,8-cineole, which is undesirable so re-planting can occur every 6-7 years.
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Product Details
- Botanical name: Melaleuca alternifolia
- Origin: South Africa
- Crop Season: October - January
- Plant/part used: Foliage/ Terminal Branchlets
- Method of extraction: Steam-Distillation
- TSCA CAS: 68647-73-41 / 85085-48-92
- EINECS: 285-377-1
- INCI Name: Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) leaf Oil
- Appearance: Clear colorless to pale yellow mobile liquid
- Organoleptic Properties: Powerful, Fresh, Warm, Spicy-earthy odour
- Density: 0.885 – 0.906
- Refractive index: 1.475 – 1.482
- Optical rotation: +5° to +15°
- Chemical constituents: 1,8-cineole, Terpinen-4-ol, Y-terpinene, Limonene, α-terpinene, α-terpineol
- Uses:: Perfumery, Aromatherapy.
- Fragrance usage:: max. 1% in finished product
- Allergens:: Contains fragrance allergens
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Latest Market Information January 17, 2025
Tea tree also known as Melaleuca alternifolia is native to the northeast coast of New South Wales and southeast Queensland in Australia. The tree flourishes in well-drained, sandy or loamy soil with ph levels between 6-7. The soil needs to be moist but not soaked. Ideally it requires at least six hours of direct sunlight and should be protected from cold and dry winds. Tea tree oil is extracted from the leaves and branches of tea tree via steam distillation. The resulting liquid obtained is pale yellow in colour. It has a pleasant odour and is almost insoluble in water. Tea tree oil contains over 100 phytochemicals. Cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and agri-food industries are regular consumers of tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is popular for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is used to treat burns, infections and minor cuts. The oil is also used in various skin and haircare products.
Market prices : USD 24.00 /kilo -
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