Abstract: A burn wound treatment system comprising a water-tight, sealed envelop containing a sterile, flexible, non-adherent dressing material and a sterile, stable, water soluble thixotropic gel. The gel of the present invention comprises tea tree oil and has the surprising capability of significantly lowering of the intradermal temperature of a burn wound upon topical application. The gel also inhibits infection and promotes healing of burn, chronic and acute wounds. The present invention preferably further comprises a waterproof barrier to be positioned and secured over the sterile dressing to protect against contamination and to prevent moisture loss.