Tea Tree oil is obtained from young leaves and twigs of Malaleuca alternifolia tree.
The tree has needle-shaped leaves and grows up to 7 meters high. Tea tree can be planted or grow naturally after seed dispersion by wind, water or other agents.
Tea tree oil is commonly used in deodorants, creams, lotions, air fresheners, soaps and disinfectants.
The oil is safe as it is non-toxic and non-irritant. Tea Tree Oil is antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, fungicide, insecticide, stimulant and sudorific. Tea tree oil boosts the immune system, revive the mind and body after a sudden shock, treats coughs, asthma, whooping cough and tuberculosis. Scientific research has proven that the oil is also effective in clearing abscesses, acne, burns, cold sores, diaper rash and dandruffs.
- Tea Tree Oil can be used in vaporizers and burners to help in cold, sinusitis, bronchitis and after shock.
- When blended in massage oil, tea tree heals sweaty feet, scalp disorders, nettle rush, dermatitis and arthritis.
- Tea Tree oil can be added to bathing water to treat abscesses, bed sores, acnes, boils and dandruffs.
- For mouthwash, Tea Tree treats gum infections, tonsillitis, throat infections and mouth ulcers.
- Finally, tea tree oil can be blended in creams and lotions to aid in eliminating fungal and bacterial infections on skins. Boils, oily skins, itchy skins, abscesses, bites, dandruffs and scalp disorders can be treated by creams and lotions blended with tea tree oil.