Benefits and Uses of Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is also known as the Melaleuca Oil or the Ti Tree Oil. This highly effective and useful oil has many benefits and uses. The oil is native to Australia and now we have other varieties of oil cultivated elsewhere.

Studies have shown that the plants belonging to this family are always aromatic because they have glandular dots on their leaves. These, when crushed, release essential oils of varying amounts and constituents.

This oil has antifungal, antiviral, antibiotic and antiseptic properties. The oil is obtained by the steam distillation of the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia. It has also been discovered that the aborigines used a number of tea tree leaves to concoct medicines for coughs and colds.

They crushed the leaves and inhaled or soaked them, which was then applied to the various pains and aching parts of the body. The research has shown it to have many beneficial uses, which is why we have this oil being used for various reasons.

► Tea tree oil has properties that can help one feel fresh early in the morning. How? Simple, just add a few drops of this oil in water and it can be used as an effective mouthwash.

► The oil has got beneficial properties for the skin. Tea tree oil soap is available very easily in the markets. This soap has softeners and conditioners that help to gently cleanse away the dirt and odor. It renews the softness of the skin and adds to the suppleness.

► This oil is also beneficial for the hair. The shampoo has properties to help you tackle the dandruff problem. Tea tree oil shampoo can be used for a lot of other scalp problems. Look for shampoos that have this oil or simply add some drops to the shampoo you currently use.

► You can use the oil for your skin problems as well. Tea tree oil is commonly used for acne treatment and is found in most products. Here, even a tiny drop, if applied directly to the acne, can help to clear the skin from acne. It is also used in moisturizing lotions.

► It is also used to prevent or treat tinea or athlete's foot. This is especially useful when you go camping, backpacking and in such cases, you can simply rub a few drops over your feet or even sprinkle the bottom of the shower area with it.

► Tea tree oil has also been used for a lot of dental problems. Studies have shown that a consistent use of the oil based dental products when combined with nutritional products have shown to be very effective in various cases, that range from mild to moderate cases of dental disease. This has often prevented the use of antibiotics.

► If you are out camping or even at home and need to protect yourself from insects, you can go in for tea tree oil based gel or ointment. You can even apply it to the area if you want it be relieved from pain and itching.

► The oil also has antiseptic and bacterial properties, which is why it is used in the treatment of cuts, burns, infected splinters and all kinds of wounds.

► This oil is highly useful for aromatherapy.

► You can add a few drops of it to 30ml of base oil. Massage it in your body to relieve pain from rheumatics.

We can thus see the benefits of tea tree oil are many. One can introduce it in their daily routine and see how it can help in improving your life to a considerable extent!