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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Undiluted tea tree oil can cause contact dermatitis (a skin rash due to an irritant).
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Feb. 2025
Many essential oils, including eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil, and peppermint oil, are toxic to many animals.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
Tree Ampoule for sensitive skin: on sale for $15.12 (20% off)
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Use this tea tree ampoule for a powerful yet sensitive serum that can calm all skin troubles.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Its intensive formula is powered by three acne-targeting ingredients: salicylic acid, tea tree oil, and white willow bark.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Feb. 2025
Many essential oils, including eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil, and peppermint oil, are toxic to many animals.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
Tree Ampoule for sensitive skin: on sale for $15.12 (20% off)
Original price: $18.90
Use this tea tree ampoule for a powerful yet sensitive serum that can calm all skin troubles.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Its intensive formula is powered by three acne-targeting ingredients: salicylic acid, tea tree oil, and white willow bark.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Tea tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20tree. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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