Tea tree oil: uses and properties of the oil with a thousand benefits

Tea tree oil is an essential oil obtained from the tea tree, also known as Melaleuca, originally from Australia and always used by the aborigines. Today, tea tree oil is the great discovery of herbal medicine, thanks to the many uses and properties guaranteed by this essential oil, special and miraculous like aloe vera. Tea tree oil is in fact used as a natural remedy for many ailments, especially due to infections. It is also excellent for cosmetics, thanks to its healing properties for skin and hair.

The properties of tea tree oil

Tea tree oil, in its essential version, is rich in properties. It is in fact an antibacterial, that is, useful against bacterial infections, it is an antifungal, useful for treating skin irritations due to insect or other animal bites, as well as being antiviral (against virus infections) and healing. Properties that make it ideal for many uses. Before going specifically to discover the benefits of this miraculous oil, it is necessary to say that often the pure and concentrated version should be diluted in another vegetable oil: tea tree essential oil is very powerful, has a persistent odor and however, a few drops are enough. Thanks to its properties, however, it is able to cure all the most frequent and annoying viral and bacterial infections, such as colds, flu, sinusitis and bronchitis. But it is better to discover the best uses of tea tree oil with order ...

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Tea tree oil: the main uses from the treatment of candida to herpes

Tea tree oil has many different uses to try both for treating infections and for looking after the health of skin and hair. Here are the best uses and benefits to try for yourself:

  • as an antiseptic: to heal open wounds, and prevent them from becoming infected, you can drop a few drops of a mix of essential oils, tea tree oil mixed in some vegetable oil
  • for douching: especially to treat candida, tea tree oil is perfect. Try diluting a few drops in water to make douches, or take it orally at the same time, always diluted in plenty of water
  • to cure animal bites: to prevent mosquito bites, or to treat it afterwards, tea tree oil, mixed with other vegetable oils, is a real panacea. The antifungal properties of tea tree oil are also perfect for treating the jellyfish stings
  • to fight lice: one way to eradicate lice in children is to make a specific shampoo diluted with drops of tea tree oil
  • to treat warts: warts are due to a "viral infection, and massaging the affected part with a vegetable oil mixed with tea tree oil, always in a few drops, helps to solve the problem thanks to the antiviral properties
  • against mycosis: against infections of the skin of the feet and nails, tea tree oil is very effective (as for warts), because it has very effective antifungal properties
  • to cure herpes: tea tree oil, again because it has antiviral properties, also helps to cure herpes simplex. Just apply a few drops on the affected part
  • to treat cystitis: tea tree oil has antibiotic properties, which make it also suitable for internal use. It is in fact one of the natural remedies indicated to combat cystitis

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The cosmetic uses of tea tree oil: a cure for pimples and hair

Tea tree oil also has many cosmetic uses, bordering on medical uses as a natural remedy. In fact, thanks to its properties, it is an excellent ally for the health of skin and hair. Let's see how, through the main uses in the world of cosmetics, which have made tea tree oil an almost fixed ingredient of many products.
Tea tree oil is also used for:

  • fight pimples and acne: when pimples or acne become aggravated or irritated, moisturize with drops of tea tree oil diluted in soap helps relieve irritation and cure acne
  • treat oily hair and fight dandruff: dilute a few drops of tea tree oil in the neutral shampoo, because it is also excellent for fighting dandruff. For general hair care, however, tea tree oil is useful because it reduces excess sebum production, hydrating greasy hair and skin in a healthy way.
  • an excellent deodorant: thanks to its scent, tea tree oil can act as a natural deodorant, limiting bad odors caused by excessive sweating, especially in summer
  • mouthwash: as an excellent disinfectant, tea tree oil can also be used as a mouthwash. Just dilute a few drops in a glass of water and baking soda
  • massage oil: if you are planning a massage, try one based on tea tree essential oil, which has an excellent skin toning and cell regeneration effect

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