tea tree
noun
1
: any of various Australasian shrubs or small trees (genus Leptospermum) of the myrtle family that form dense thickets and have aromatic evergreen foliage
2
: any of various melaleucas (especially Melaleuca alternifolia) with aromatic leaves that yield an essential oil used especially as an antiseptic
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Essential oils such as tea tree oil, eucalyptus, and lavender oil have antifungal properties.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024
There are also oils like rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and tea tree oil that encourage circulation and hair growth.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 July 2024
Sometimes Gohil mixes the vegetable oil with a couple of drops of tea tree oil, which is naturally antibacterial.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 30 May 2024
For some, tea tree oil irritates the skin, but for others with acne who prefer a more natural option, the data are encouraging.
—Trisha Pasricha, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024
There are also oils like rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and tea tree oil that encourage circulation and hair growth.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 July 2024
Sometimes Gohil mixes the vegetable oil with a couple of drops of tea tree oil, which is naturally antibacterial.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 30 May 2024
For some, tea tree oil irritates the skin, but for others with acne who prefer a more natural option, the data are encouraging.
—Trisha Pasricha, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
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“Tea tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20tree. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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