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18 Feb
For centuries, indigenous Australians have harnessed the power of the Melaleuca alternifolia tree, better known as the source of tea tree oil. This versatile essential oil has gained global popularity due to its diverse range of potential benefits, spanning skin and hair care to household cleaning and even wound healing. But amidst the hype, where…
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