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Oil, resin, or incense

Tea Tree

Oil, resin, or incense1 tradition
overview

Tea tree oil comes from an Australian shrub that the Bundjalung people used for wounds. In modern practice it is a cleansing oil for spaces and tools.

Uses

  • Cleansing
  • Protection
  • Healing
ritual

Working with it

Add a few drops of tea tree oil to a floor wash to clear a home after illness.

⚠ Safety note for Tea Tree
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Botanical name
Melaleuca alternifolia
Planet
♂︎ Mars
Kind
Essential oil
Element
Air
Works for
PurificationProtectionHealingBoundariesBanishingCourageRegenerationStrengthVitality
Forms
essential oil
How to use
Floor or door washDiffuser or oil burner
Dilution
About 12 drops per ounce (30 ml) of carrier oil for skin. More on oils.

⚠ Safety

  • Poisonous if swallowed. Never eat or drink it. Keep it away from food, children, and pets.
  • Toxic to pets. Harmful to cats, dogs, or horses. Keep it, and any oil made from it, out of their reach.
  • Can irritate skin. Dilute oils well in a carrier and patch-test before using on skin.
Projective
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Where the traditions place it

  • Mars — Common practice