Oshadhi Organic Wild Tea Tree Hydrosol 100mL from Germany. This distilled water component is extracted from wild tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) using steam distillation. As an orally ingestible, "food-grade" aromatic distilled water, you can add a few drops to water or tea, use it for skin care, or incorporate it freely into your daily life.
What is Hydrosol?
Hydrosol is an "aromatic distilled water" obtained simultaneously during the steam distillation process to extract essential oils. While essential oils are concentrated lipid-soluble components of plants, hydrosols are water containing water-soluble components, and their scent and effects are much milder. As a familiar presence in daily life that can be drunk neat or applied directly to the skin, it has been used in both the kitchen and bathroom in Europe since ancient times.
The Tea Tree Plant
Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) is an evergreen tree of the myrtle family native to the east coast of Australia. In the traditional culture of the indigenous Aboriginal people, it has long been a beloved plant in daily life, with leaves brewed into a drink and steam inhaled. The name "tea tree" is said to originate from the fact that Captain Cook's expedition, who visited the region in the 18th century, boiled the leaves and drank them like "tea." This product is distilled from organically certified wild tea tree.
Aroma and Flavor
It has a fresh, clean scent with a hint of woody bitterness, creating a crisp aroma. Much milder than essential oil, adding a few drops to water makes for a refreshing herbal drink. It's perfect for a morning pick-me-up, rehydration after exercise, or as an accent in cooking.
How to Use
As a drink: Add a few drops to a glass of water and enjoy.
As a skincare water: Apply to your skin after washing your face by soaking a cotton pad with it.
As a room spray: Transfer to a spray bottle and lightly mist into the room.
It has a fresh, invigorating aroma, with a woody, slightly bitter taste. Add a few drops to water for a refreshing herbal water. A squeeze of lemon enhances its freshness.
What's the difference from tea tree essential oil?
Essential oils are highly concentrated, lipid-soluble plant components that must always be diluted before use. Hydrosols are distilled waters containing water-soluble components from steam distillation, and are mild, water-based materials that can be consumed or applied directly to the skin.
My skin is sensitive; can I use this product?
Hydrosols are much milder than essential oils, but if you have sensitive skin, please test a small amount on your inner arm before use. Discontinue use if you experience any discomfort.
Can it be used for cooking?
Yes, you can add a few drops as an accent to salad dressings, smoothies, desserts, and more. The trick to preserving the aroma is to use it as a finishing touch without heating it.