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7 Amazing Uses of Tea Tree Oil

7 Amazing Uses of Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is the oil retrieved from the tea tree also known as the Melaleuca tree. For thousands of years native people of many lands understood the value of tea tree oil. Aboriginal people in what is now Wales, would use the tea tree oil in poultices for respiratory problems. It was also used topically to disinfect wounds.

The modern world discovered the usefulness of tea tree in oil in 1920s when Arthur Penfold discovered that the disinfectant properties of tea tree oil were stronger than that of the commonly used carbolic acid. For a few decades tea tree oil enjoyed popularity as an effective, safe, all natural alternative to commercial antiseptics. Unfortunately, it fell out of use in the 60s but has been growing in popularity over the last several years.

The list of uses for tea tree oil is ever growing as more research is conducted. Below you will find some of its most common uses.

Acne

Acne is not only painful, but also embarrassing. People will spend thousands of dollars trying to cure this annoying problem. Tea tree oil contains very strong anti-microbial properties, which basically means it kill bacteria. Because of this it has been found to pretty effectively treat mild to moderate acne. Studies in Australia have found that although initially it took a bit longer to see results with tea tree oil, over time this natural remedy was more effective and had fewer side effects than over the counter acne medications. Undiluted tea tree oil should not be applied directly to skin, though. For acne treatment you should dilute 5 mL of tea tree oil with 95 mL of water.

Nail Fungus

Anyone who has suffered from nail fungus understands just how stubborn these ailments can be. Not to mention you can’t wear cute sandals when your toe nails are embarrassing you. Many people who suffer from these conditions never truly cure them. Instead they spend many years and a lot of money using harsh chemicals on their feet that never really provide any results. Tea tree oil is a wonderful alternative to over the counter, chemical solutions. For toe nail fungus you will need to clean and dry the area thoroughly. You can apply undiluted tea tree oil to toe nails unless you notice irritation. If you do notice irritation, dilute the oil slightly. Be consistent with applications in order to see results.

Respiratory Infections

The antibacterial properties of tea tree oil can also be used to combat the symptoms of respiratory infections. It is also safe to use if you are on prescription antibiotics. To relieve the symptoms of a respiratory infection you should bring a large pot of water to a boil. When it begins to boil, remove from heat and add 2-3 drops of tea tree oil. Cover your head with a towel, lean over the steaming pot and inhale the tea tree vapors. This treatment can help alleviate congestion, sore throat and runny nose.

Dandruff

An unhealthy scalp can really affect your confidence. Products to improve your scalps’ health can get really expensive, though. Tea tree oil is fairly inexpensive way to treat many scalp issues. Tea tree oil helps alleviate dry scalp which can cause dandruff. To treat dandruff simply add a few drops of the oil to your shampoo. If you have severe dandruff you may want to try massage a small amount of tea tree oil into your scalp

Split Ends

We all know how much money you can spend in efforts to tame crazy hair. Tea tree oil could be your answer. Tea tree oil is so effective at controlling hair issues that many salons have begun to add it to their products. It seems to work best on split ends and fly aways. To help daily hair issues like split ends or fly aways, take a few drops and rub it between your palms and them apply to trouble areas.

Skin Conditions

Tea tree oil can be an effective treatment for skin conditions including ring worm, insects bites, and dry skin. To use tea tree oil topically for these type of ailments you should dilute the oil 5mL of oil to 95mL of waters. Apply the solution regularly until you begin to see results.

Warts

No doubt warts are one of the most unattractive of skin issues. Many people don’t realize that warts are actually caused by a virus in your skin. Since tea tree oil has been proven to kill all sorts of viruses, it is effective at curing warts. To treat warts with tea tree oil simply apply the oil, full strength, to the affected area. Because the skin covering the wart is so thick you should not experience any irritation from this. If you do have irritation, dilute the oil slightly. Apply daily for best results.

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