The indigenous Bundjalung people of eastern Australia have long used Tea Tree as a traditional medicine for many years in a variety of ways, including inhaling the oil from the crushed leaves, rubbing leaves on their skin and brewing an infusion of the leaves to make a tea. The latter use is why Captain Cook named the plant the tea tree. One of the areas where tea tree grows in abundance today is called Bungawalbyn, which translates to mean ‘healing ground.’ This captures the essence of this plant, which gifts you her essential oil when the leaves are steam-distilled. Today, Tea Tree, the most famous member of the Melaleuca family, is an Australian favourite due to its cleansing and cleaning properties.

Adam Barralet has been observing and living in tune with nature since childhood. Growing up amongst the bushland and wildlife of the hills in Western Australia and residing in various locations around the world has presented Adam with diverse opportunities to access extensive and eclectic teachings about the secrets of Mother Earth. He has used essential oils for over 30 years and teams his experiences with his background in human biology, chemistry, psychology, health sciences and massage.