Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil is a natural product , excellent for counteracting the problems caused by candida , pimples , skin and scalp problems . It is an essential oil obtained from the tea tree and is also known by the name of Malaleuca and its use dates back to the aborigines of Australia, the place from which it originates. The Tea Tree Oil today is a great remedy herbal that lends itself to a variety of uses thanks to its properties, which are compared to those of ' aloe vera. Tea Tree Oil is used as a natural remedy for various ailments, mainly those caused by infections . It is also used for the production of shampoos and other products cosmetics for the care of the skin .

Tea Tree Oil: the properties

In its essential form it has many properties. It has a high antibacterial power and is useful against infections of bacterial origin such as candida . It has properties antifungal for combat and soothe the irritation of the skin caused by insect bites, possesses antiviral and therefore is able to combat infections caused by viruses, and also has a high power of healing . These and many other properties make it a totally natural and very effective product. Before you can use it for different uses, you need to know that in its pure form the Tea Tree Oil is very concentrated and should be diluted with another vegetable oil. Its effect is very powerful, has an intense smell and lasts a long time and is relatively inexpensive, as very few  drops are enough . Thanks to its properties it is generally used for the treatment of the most widespread and annoying viral and bacterial infections  , even the classic seasonal ailments such as flu , colds , sinusitis or even bronchitis., but let's talk in detail about the various ailments and how this oil helps cure them.

Candida and Herpes: two of the many bacterial infections treatable with Tea Tree Oil

As mentioned before, Tea Tree Oil has many uses and applications for the treatment of infections of bacterial origin and is widely used to treat the skin from the ailments that affect it: but how exactly should it be applied to exploit its effects?

Its antiseptic properties can heal open wounds avoiding the onset of infections, just apply a few drops of Tea Tree Oil mixed with another vegetable oil.

Excellent for the treatment of candida and vaginal douching : for this use you can add a few drops of pure oil in a container of water and wash it, or you can take it orally, diluting a few drops in a jug.

For mosquito bitesor other insects Tea Tree Oil is perfect, not only to prevent and therefore ward off annoying insects, but also to soothe after the sting. Just mix Tea Tree Oil with another vegetable oil and spread it on the exposed parts such as face, neck, arms and legs, or apply it directly on the sting. It is excellent for treating even the stings of jellyfish and many other types of insects and animals.

Eradicating the lice in children can be a difficult task, but the Tea Tree Oil can be used to treat the problem. You can use a specific shampoo and add a few drops of oil in pure form.

Tea Tree Oil it also lends itself very well to the treatment of warts as these are caused by a viral infection. Thanks to its properties, a few drops mixed with another vegetable oil, helps to cure the wart and the same principle applies to mycoses. Tea Tree Oil is able to cure herpes , just apply a few drops on the infected part for a few days and leave it to act. The properties that are perhaps the most powerful are the antibiotic ones , which make it an effective and safe product even for internal use. Thanks to this property it is widely used for the treatment of cystitis .

Tea Tree Oil: cosmetic uses

Tea Tree Oil is also used for personal care thanks to its refreshing, moisturizing power and its persistent and delicate scent  . It can be mixed with a specific cleanser for the treatment of pimples or acne , or diluted with shampoo to counteract the problem of oily hair and dandruff , as it reduces the production of sebum. Thanks to its fresh and lasting smell it  can be used as a body perfume or deodorant, as a massage oil and finally, again for its disinfectant properties , can be used as a mouthwash for oral rinses.