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Tea Tree Oil
Tea Tree Oil
Antibacterial And Antifungal Remedy
Tea Tree Oil is a natural additive derived from the tree Melaleuca
Alternifolia.
Tea Tree Oil is a yellow- or green-tinged essential oil with a
fresh camphoraceous odour. It is extracted from the leaves of the tree Melaleuca
Alternifolia. It has also been known as melaleuca oil. The oil is extracted from
the tree’s leaves by a special distillation process. The trees do not need to be
harvested in order for their oil to be extracted; in fact, some trees have
provided their oil for over 60 years. Tea tree grows in Australia and Asia.
Historically, the leaves were used as an alternate for tea, which is how it got
its name. The part used medicinally is the oil from the leaves.
This very resourceful essential oil is believed to have antibacterial,
antifungal, and remedial properties and is thought to be useful in treating acne
and cold sores. It is often used as a natural purifier and deodorizer. It is
being used as a very helpful first aid remedy and against countless skin
ailments, infections, cuts, scrapes, burns, insect bites and skin spots etc. Tea
tree oil is not just soothe and disinfecting, it is able of stabbing into the
lower skin layers with its anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, analgesic
(pain-killing) and cicatrizant (wound-healing) qualities. It has a diaphoretic
effect - It promotes sweating - which enhances the body's own natural
preventative reaction when threatened by infection.
Tea Tree Oil exhibits
expectorant and balsamic characteristics, which are especially helpful in the
case of throat or chest infections, having a usually soothing and clearing
(mucus-expelling) effect on the entire respiratory tract. It is also efficient
against head colds.
Tea Tree Oil Benefits
- Tea tree oil is helpful as an additional treatment for colds, bronchitis,
whooping cough and pneumonia.
- It can be helpful to those who need to build up their power before a surgical
operation.
- It is most helpful in treating skin diseases and respiratory illnesses.
- Tea tree oil is complex chemical composition makes it very difficult for germs
to develop resistance to it.
- Tea tree oil is a superb insect repellent and can be used to resist ticks and
soothe sunburns by dropping soreness.
- Tea tree oil has also been used to fight fungal diseases affecting animals fish
and plants.
- The oil is claimed to have beneficial cosmetic and medical properties (including
antiseptic and antifungal action).
- It can alleviate swelling and may help injury healing by encouraging tissue
regeneration.
Tea Tree Oil Precautions
Consult your doctor before using this product.
Tea tree oil is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
Tea Tree Oil Warning
Keep away from eyes. Natural essential oils are highly concentrated and should
be used with care. Keep out of reach of children. For external or aroma
therapeutic use only. In case of accidental ingestion, call a doctor or poison
control center immediately.
Tea Tree Oil Suggested Use
Tea Tree Oil can be used externally as a completely natural germicide and
fungicide. Our oil can be applied directly to the site of infection or
irritation, such as pimples, boils, cuts, insect bites and minor burns. Does not
damage healthy tissue. A mild tingling or warming sensation in sensitive areas
may be felt and is normal. Use sparingly.
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