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In today’s article we’ll tell you something about a very useful oil that everyone should really know. Moreover, it is easy to obtain and we truly recommend that this little miracle be present in every family.
It’s interesting that tea tree oil has nothing at all to do with tea or the tea plant. Even more interesting than this linguistic tidbit is the list of all its positive effects on human health.
Tea tree oil, more commonly known here as tea tree oil, is an incredibly versatile product of nature. It not only offers health solutions, it can also be used as a help around your home.
This oil comes from Australia, where it grows in the wild.
Uses of tea tree oil are mainly associated with colds, coughs, but it is also used to treat burns or injuries. It also serves as first aid for rashes. Tea tree oil is considered the most effective natural antiseptic. That means it effectively destroys pathogenic germs of bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Effects of tea tree oil
- Effects of tea tree oil on hair: With regular use it prevents hair loss. It has also been shown to promote hair growth. Thanks to its antiseptic properties it is also perfect for eliminating lice and nits.
- Effects of tea tree oil on the skin: It is extremely effective to use tea tree oil for acne. It also helps remove skin warts. It also addresses various skin problems such as eczema, scabies and other viral or fungal diseases
- Tea tree also works on minor cuts, burns and insect stings
- Tea tree oil can also cure ear infections and inflammation
- It treats sore throats and colds
- It is also a remedy for fungal nail infections
- It relieves joint and muscle pain if you have a massage with tea tree oil mixed with a carrier oil
But how to achieve the best therapeutic effects with the help of tea tree oil?
Using Tea Tree Oil
If you don’t know how to use tea tree oil, read the following recipes.
- Tea tree oil to support hair growth. When used on hair, dilute tea tree oil with a carrier oil (coconut, almond, jojoba or olive) in a 2:8 ratio. Apply to the scalp to improve hair growth and prevent hair loss
- Tea tree oil to fight lice. Found lice or nits in a child’s hair? In that case, don’t use traditional sprays and shampoos full of chemicals to eliminate them. A cure with tea tree oil will suffice. How to do it? Mix 8 drops of the oil into the shampoo you wash the child’s hair with. However, massage it well into the scalp. Repeat the treatment. You can also drop 2 drops of oil directly onto the hair and then wash the hair with shampoo. It also helps if you comb the hair with a comb dipped in a mixture of a few drops of oil and water
- For an itchy and inflamed scalp. If children have inflamed blisters in their hair that itch, massage their scalp with a mixture of almond and tee TREA oil in a 10:1 ratio. Then wash the hair with a gentle children’s shampoo
- Tea tree oil for acne. How to fight acne with tea tree oil? It is recommended to wash your face with clean water to which you add a few drops of tea tree oil. A mixture of tea tree and jojoba oil or grape seed oil also works excellently. This mixture should be applied locally, only to the acne. A very effective mixture is tea tree oil with aloe vera gel. Add two drops of tea tree to 25 milliliters of pure aloe vera gel. Massage this mixture into the areas affected by acne
- How to remove warts with tea tree oil? The oil should be applied directly to the washed affected area. However, before use dilute the tea tree with an equal amount of water or aloe vera gel. After application it is recommended to cover the affected area with an adhesive bandage.
- Are you troubled by dandruff? In that case add tea tree oil (5 ml of oil) to your shampoo (100 ml). Wash your hair regularly with this shampoo
- How to cure an ear infection with tea tree oil? Mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil with 5-10 drops of tea tree. Use a dropper and put 2-3 drops of the mixture into the ear. It’s best if you do this twice a day (once before bed) and to prevent the oil from leaking out of the ear use a cotton pad
- Use of tea tree oil for cold sores. If you want to relieve the symptoms of cold sores and speed healing, use a mixture of tea tree oil and water in equal proportions. Apply to the affected area
- In addition to the effects mentioned, tea tree oil is also excellent as a mouthwash for rinsing the oral cavity. Add 2-3 drops of the oil to a glass of water and rinse your mouth. This can heal, for example, canker sores, and also freshen breath
- Sore throat and cold can be relieved by adding a few drops of oil to a bowl of boiling water and inhaling it for at least five minutes
- Fungal nail infections are suitable to treat with tea tree oil before bedtime. Put 2-3 drops of tea tree on a cotton pad. Rub the affected areas on the nails and around the nails. Cover with a plastic bag and socks and leave on overnight
