Tea Tree Oil Uses - How To Use Tea Tree Oil

Pure Tea Tree Oil

What if I tell you about a magical product today? A product which has so many benefits that it deserves to be in your medicine cabinet all the time? A product that is truly the jack-of-all trades. Presenting “pure tea tree oil”, the essential oil everyone is raving about these days and for good reason too.

Tea tree oil is extracted through a process called steam distillation of a native Australian plant, known as Malelueca. It is both antifungal, anti inflammatory and anti bacterial so it can be used in a wide variety of things from clearing acne to soothing toothache. However remember, tea tree oil should never be digested as it can be poisonous. Use it topically to experience a host of benefits. Some of them are listed below

1)      Clearing Acne

Going for expensive or chemically laden acne treatments can cause more harm than good so why not substitute it for a better alternative. Simply dab few drop of this miraculous oil on a cotton ball and apply it to your spots. Or you can even make a mask out of it by missing clay powder and water and leaving it on your face for a few minutes till it dries. Research has proven that tea tree oil works significantly in reducing inflamed and non inflamed acne lesions with far fewer side effects.

2)      Fighting Dandruff

Those white, itchy and dry flakes can create havoc in your everyday life. Research has shown that using shampoos which contain tea tree oil effectively treats mild to moderate dandruff with a 41% improvement in symptoms. While you can purchase a tea tree oil shampoo, you can even try making it at home. Mixing baking soda, water and few drops of tea tree oil is all you need to rinse your head with. Try adding peppermint oil too which will soothe your itchy scalp too.

3)      Curing nail infections

As tea tree has anti fungal properties too, it is amazing in curing those fungal toe infections or open wounds. A study found that 80 percent of people were cured of toe infections when they used a cream made of 5 percent tea tree oil twice daily. And while we are on the subject, if you or your closed one has an athlete’s foot, this oil has also been used to treat it. Just add a few drops to a tablespoon of witch hazel and apply to the affected area.

4)      Providing relief from cold and cough

As soon as the warning signs of cold occur, prepare a hot bath and add a few drops of this oil to help your body get rid itself of toxins. Tea tree oil has a unique menthol effect so it just not suppresses the system it will fight the infection too. You can also use it in a diffuser to purify the air or dilute it with carrier oil and apply to your chest to ease breathing and have a restful sleep.

Like other essential oils, tea tree oil also has healing properties. It not only boosts your immune system but it is so versatile that it can be used in a hundred different ways. But what makes it different from other oils, is it is also inexpensive so you can be sure to keep a bottle with you all the time without worrying about breaking your wallet.

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