Tea Tree oil is an effective antiseptic anti-bacterial & anti-fungal & is used in a wide range of products. All Lanes Tea Tree products contain the higher quality pharmaceutical grade tea tree oil for maximum benefit. Lanes Tea Tree oil is extracted from the Melaleuca Alternifolia an Australian plant which has been recognised as one of nature’s most versatile plants & has been widely used amongst Aborigines for around 4000 years. This particular plant is native to a small region of northern New South Wales & is cultivated specifically to produce this valuable oil. Lanes Tea Tree oil is a versatile essential oil with powerful antiseptic anti-bacterial & anti-fungal benefits. The oil can be applied directly to the skin or it can be diluted with sweet almond oil or wheatgerm oil for those with sensitive skin. In this form it can be used for aromatherapy massage.