Tea seed oil (also known as camellia oil, camellia seed oil, teanut oil) is an edible plant oil. It is obtained from the seeds of Camellia oleifera . Camellia sasanqua is also given as a source of ‘tea seed oil.
What essential oil is produced in KZN?
ESSENTIAL OIL PRODUCTION IN KWAZULU-NATAL (TEA TREE) Maria de Figueiredo, Sheryllyn Moodley, Vincent Zuma, Alfred Mbhele, Wiseman Zondi Biochemistry, Head Office, Cedara E-mail: [email protected] Tea Tree essential oil is one of the many essential oils produced in KZN.
How do tea tree oil producers sell their oil?
Tea Tree oil producers can sell their oil in big quantities from two litres to two tons. This is sold to both local and international buyers. Small amounts can also be supplied to pharmacies and general public in twenty ml bottles. Tea Tree oil producers can also use the oil to manufacture their own products.
What is tea tree essential oil?
Tea Tree is an exciting essential oil for Cape Mountain Oils . This plant is indigenous to Australia and the oil is imported into South Africa in large quantities. Very little essential oil is currently produced in the country, and we are unaware of any other organically certified producer of the oil in South Africa.