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The botanical name for "Tea tree" is Melaleuca alternifolia. It is a powerful antibacterial, antiviral and fungicide. Commonly used to treat acne, cuts, scrapes and burns as well as athlete's foot and insect bites.

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What Tree was called the Tea tree?

The Tea tree that produces leaves for making tea is Camellia sinensis. The Tea Tree that is noted for producing Tea Tree Oil is Melaleuca alternifolia. Other trees with the name "Tea Tree" are in the genus Leptospermum.


When people had tea they used a leaf of a tree that they named tea tree what is this tree's name?

Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium).


What is the scientific name of tea tree oil?

The scientific name of tea tree oil is derived from the plant it is extracted from, which is Melaleuca alternifolia. This tree is native to Australia and is known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. Tea tree oil is widely used in various skincare and medicinal applications.


What is the Hindi name of teatree oil?

Tea tree oil


Malayalam word for tea tree oil?

tea tree oil


The maori word for tea tree?

The tea tree is called Manuka.


What do you call Tea tree oil in Hindi?

Tea tree's latin name is Melaleuca alternifolia. It has no direct sanskrit, Hindi or any Indian name. It is a native of Australia. There's another herb of the same species known as Melaleuca leucadendron, which is called kayaputi in Sanskrit and hindi. This plant's oil is known as Cajupet or Cajuput oil. This is river tea tree or white tea tree. It is different from original tea tree though belongs to the same family and possesses almost similar action. Cajuput oil is a bit more irritant so generally Tea Tree oil is used as its substitute. Dr. H. Wason


What is the tree tea oil called in Tamil?

tea tree oil


What is the name of a tree that has three different-shaped leaves on each tree and the roots are used to make a tea?

The Sassafras tree has left mitten, right mitten and three lobed leaves. It makes a nice rich brown tea.


Where to get tea tree oil in Mumbai?

i want tea tree oil from mumbai


Is tea tree oil flammable?

Yes, tea tree oil is flammable.


How do you grow tea tree?

Have a look at the Australian Tea Tree Association website page on growing tea tree http://www.teatree.org.au/teatree_about_growing.php there is a lot more information on tea tree oil, its uses and quality standards on this website.