In early times, it seems the leaves of this tree were infused to make tea, which is how the name came into being. Wholesale Tea Tree Essential Oil is a concentrated liquid compound steam distilled from the leaves of the tree Melaleuca alternifolia, which is native to the northeast coast of New South Wales, Australia. The oil is claimed to have valuable antiseptic and anti-fungal properties due to constituents called terpenoids, and is used in many personal care products and medicines today.
Tea tree oil is said to be good for relieving cold, cough and flu - perfect for preparing inhalations with water.  It is also a component of many products used to treat acne, fungal infections, dandruff or haemorrhoids.