Seed Information
Common Name: TREE - TEA TREE
Scientific Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
2g
R55.00
Scientific Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
2gR55.00
Description
- Perennial
- Tea tree is native to N Australia, S New Guinea and the Moluccas.
- It is a hardy, medium-sized tree with papery bark, in several layers and linear pointed leaves.
- Small white flowers resembling bottle-brushes appear in spring folowed by tiny cup-shaped, woody capsules.
- It needs well-drained soil in sun.
Culinary Uses
- A tea can be made with the leaves - add to fruit juice, jams, jellies and fruit punch.
Medicinal Uses. It is said that
- Antiseptic, antifungal, antibacterial
- Stimulates immune system
- Colds, glandular fever, cystitis, urinary infections
- Open blocked noses
- Cronic and acute infections
- Gargle for sore throats
- Douche for thrush and itchy vaginal infections
- Acne
- Hair rinse
Other Uses
- Fly and mosquito repellent
The information contained within this website is for educational purposes only. This site merely recounts the traditional uses of specific plants as recorded through history. Always seek advice from a medical practitioner.
Mountain Herb Estate, and its representatives will not be held responsible for the improper use of any plants or documentation provided. By use of this site and the information contained herein you agree to hold harmless Mountain Herb Estate, its affiliates and staff
Mountain Herb Estate, and its representatives will not be held responsible for the improper use of any plants or documentation provided. By use of this site and the information contained herein you agree to hold harmless Mountain Herb Estate, its affiliates and staff