Arbol de Te with Tea Tree Oil

Arbol de Te with Tea Tree Oil

FAST FACTS ABOUT TEA TREE OIL

Tea tree oil is distilled from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia plant, found in Australia.
The oil possesses antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antifungal properties.

A person can treat acne, athlete's foot, contact dermatitis or head lice using tea tree oil.
Tea tree oil should never be swallowed.

BENEFITS

There is some evidence to show that tea tree oil may have several uses.

1. Antibacterial
2. Anti-inflammatory
3. Antifungal
4. Antiviral
5. Acne
6. Athlete's foot
7. Contact dermatitis
8. Dandruff and Cradle Cap
9. Head lice
10. Nail fungus

11. Oral health

Five possible uses of tea tree oil

Tea tree oil has many applications. Some suggestions include:

Wound dressing. Place a few drops of oil onto fresh wound dressing to kill bacteria and reduce inflammation.

Homemade mouthwash. Add 2 drops of tea tree oil to a cup of water and use as mouthwash. Do not swallow as tea tree oil is toxic if taken internally.
Natural dandruff remedy. Mix a few drops of tea tree oil into regular shampoo and wash hair as normal.



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