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Tea Tree Essential Oil - Uses & Benefits

Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). Has bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, and anti-inflammatory properties that make it a good choice for fighting infection. Recommended for treating sore throat and respiratory infections, vaginal and bladder infections, wounds, and a variety of skin conditions.

The tea tree is native to Australia and the oil is distilled from the leaves. This oil is an excellent antiseptic, 12 to 15 times more potent than carbolic. When applied neat to a cut, its antiseptic potency doubles! Keep this one in your first aid box.

Athlete's foot

Add six drops to a large bowl of warm water and soak feet for fifteen minutes. Repeat daily.

Boils, spots

Apply neat to the boil or spot using a cotton bud.

Thrush

Add six drops to your bath. Also, blend in a carrier oil and massage the abdomen regularly.

Cuts

Bathe with neat oil.

Sore throat

Dilute five drops in a glass of water and gargle three times a day.