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Health Benefits of Tea Tree Oil

June 11, 2009


Tea tree oil is a product of Australia and it is here that the benefits of it originated. The leaves of the tree were first used in the treatment of skin ailments. It wasn’t until Captain Cook’s sailors used the leaves to brew tea that it received the name. In the purest form the oil is light yellow or clear. It is now used in various medicinal and beauty treatments.

The oil is known to treat bacteria and fungus. Thus it helps in the prevention of bacterial growth and infections. In the case of athlete’s foot or jock itch, both fungal based infections the oil is known to treat them when used topically.

Tea tree oil is also used in the treatment of warts that are formed by fungal infections. The oil must be used on the affected area twice daily on order to see improvement in the skin condition. The warts will fade away within a few weeks.

In terms of dandruff, use tea tree oil to massage your scalp twice a week. Keep the oil on your hair overnight and then wash off in the morning with warm water. This will help to effectively reduce the dandruff from your scalp.

For those suffering from lice, mix coconut oil and tea tree oil in the ratio of 1: 10 and use it on your hair daily for a week. You can use it every night and wash off in the morning, within a week you will be free of lice and prevent the lice from coming back.

Amongst the skin care ailments that are known to be cured by tea tree oil, acne seems to benefit the most. Several topical based acne creams used the oil as one of the main products to help the disease. Simply mix the oil with Aloe Vera gel and apply it to the affected area and you will see a change in the texture of your skin within weeks.


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