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Tea Tree Oil
This tree grows in the Richmond River basin near Lismore, on the north coast of
New South Wales as well as in the areas further south near Sydney and Newcastle.
Yet, the botanical properties of their oils are sufficiently different that the
tea tree grown in the north is preferred over those from the southern regions.
C10H18O
terpinenol-4-ol
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Why? Chemistry. A high terpinen-4-ol content combined with a low cineole content helps
this variety have a safer and wider range of therapeutic uses. Terpinen-4-ol has a wide
range of beneficial properties, with no side effects. Cineole's medicinal qualities are
good for relief of colds. Recent scientific work indicates cineole is a relatively weak
antimicrobial agent and is not irritating to the skin. Skin irritation may occur if the
oil has a high para-cymene content.
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