Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Why are there lots of “tea tree” oils and do they all have medicinal properties?

April 26, 2017lots medicinal Oils properties tea tree

0

Posted

Why are there lots of “tea tree” oils and do they all have medicinal properties?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Fact: There are lots of plants known as “tea trees” including plants in the Melaleuca and Leptospermum genera. However, tea tree oil (TTO) can only be produced from a very small number of plants, mainly Melaleuca alternifolia. These other oils may have medicinal properties such as antimicrobial activity but few have been scientifically investigated as much as TTO.