Another free Herbs article for you!

Connections Between Health & A Tea Tree

We have all heard of the famous British explorer captain Cook. In 1770 captain Cook landed Botany Bay near the site that eventually would become known as Sydney, Australia. During this period of discovery he came across the "Healing ground" area which was named by the aborigines, it was an area filled with trees. Cook observed the aborigines as they applied crushed leaves, gathered from these trees, to open wounds. They also brewed tea from those same leaves which Cook found spicy and refreshing and it was he who gave the Melaleuca Alternifolia tree its common name "The tea tree".

Captain Cook and his crew would later on take samples of the tea tree back to England for further study but nothing ever became of those studies and as a result the medical properties of the Melaleuca Alternifolia remained undiscovered to those outside of Australia.

Dr Dennis Considen, who was a surgeon recognized the medical properties of the tea tree but due to lack of training and equipment the powerful potential of the oil remained dormant for the next 150 years. In 1923 Dr.A. Penfold, an Australian chemist studied the tea tree oil in depth after distilling it and found that it had significant antiseptic as well as bactericidal properties. He presented his findings in 1925 to the Royal Society of new South Wales and England, you can find the first medical reference to the qualities of tea tree oil in the medical journal of Australia 1930.

When World War 2 broke out the melaleuca oil was an essential part of every Australian first aid kit as they fully recognized the many medical qualities that lie within it.

Later on, in 1960 further studies were conducted in an attempt to rediscover and recertify the effects of the tea tree oil and so it begun, the tea tree and its oil became the hit of the century and as a result the Australian government had to set some standards for development of acceptable quality oil which included a concentration of at least 35% terpinen 4-ol & no more than 10 % cineole.

Eventually the old standards would change slightly to accommodate room for further proliferation and in the current day, melaleuca oil is recognized & sold world wide. It has undergone extensive research and has proven its multiple medical benefits, a good quality oil today would have at least 35% terpinen 4-ol & no more than 10% cineole which is the 1967 standard.

Melaleuca has once more been re-recognized as an extremely effective cure for a variety of medical conditions. Who would have ever thought that a tree would have such a long and complex history?

So, the answer is yes, health, wellness & a tea tree do connect. Infact, they have connected so well that some companies have used melaleuca oil in many of their products to establish a successful health line.

Many have been blessed to learn and gain from the multiple benefits of the tea tree and for me, it was a discovery beyond all medical discoveries.

Article Source: http://wellnessarticles.net

Dr Iman Ashour is 30 years old and resides in Halifax, Canada. She works mainly from home and as a member Of the Fourpoint group, she is dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and is invloved in helping the business oriented establish a health and wellness solid, successful and viable home business. Dr_halifaxhealth@yahoo.com 1-888-210-8176 Learn how to live well

Please Rate this Article

Not yet Rated

Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Herbs Articles Via RSS!

Diabetes Root Cause - And How To Trigger Your Body To Produce More Insulin!

Ebook Reveals Secret Natural Solutions To Eliminate Menopause Symptoms

Totally Tranquil - Listen and feel stress melt away.
FREE demo!

Additional Articles From - Home | Food & Nutrition | Herbs

Weight Loss Herbs - By : Patricia McDougall
Herbal Remedy To Treat Sport Injuries: Comfrey - By : Evelyn Lim
Herbal Home Remedy: Mint - By : Evelyn Lim
Watch Out for These Important Drug-Herb Interactions - By : Bruce Forciea
Beauty and Natural Perfumes: The Lore of Patchouli Oil - By : Nancy Wellington
Goldenseal: A Traditional Native American Herb with Many Uses - By : Scott Meyers
Which Anti Aging Herbs Should You Use And Why - By : David Cowley
Herbs for Health: What You Need to Know About Herbal Supplements - By : Susie Cortright
All About Herbalism - By : Scott Meyers
Lymphatic Herbal Cellulite Remedies - By : Rebecca Prescott

WRITER SIGNUP

	Print This Article
	Post Comment
	Add To Favorites
	Email to Friends
	Ezine Ready

AUTHORS/WRITERS

Member Login
Submit Articles
Submission Guidelines

PUBLISHERS

Top Authors
Most Popular Articles
New Content Alert
Article RSS Feeds

To Get Your Sleep Back on the Right Track ...
Click Here!

The Original Amalaki

Take charge of your health ... Take Zrii!

SITE INFO

Announcements
About Us
Contact Us
Link to Us
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Article Partners

Visit one of our Shops
for Great Products

Alternative Healing
Fitness & Exercise
Chronic Conditions
Emotional Wellness
Nutritional Products
Stress Management
Family Wellness