Distilled from the leaves of the tree grown in australia tea tree is a powerful bracing and antibacterial oil with a fresh herby aroma ideal in skin care preparations to deep cleanse and improve the balance of the skin blends well with eucalyptus lemon and rosemary organic also known as melaleuca alternifolia if you want the scientific name before using essential oils please read the essential oil safety information you will find this on the leaflet inside the oil carton