Tea Tree Oil Benefits and Uses

Tea Tree oil is extracted from the leaves of a plant called Narrow-leaved Paperbark (Melaleuca alternifolia). The plant, native to New South Wells, Australia, is now cultivated commercially all over the world to fulfill the rising demands. The high popularity and demand is the direct result of the benefits of tea tree oil that scientists have discovered recently.
The use of this wonder oil is not limited just to curing acne but to a number of other diseases. One interesting fact about this oil is that its benefits are not limited to that, you can use it in household cleaning, in your aquarium and in many different ways.

 Antiviral Benefits and Uses

Some recent research results show that tea tree oil have some antiviral qualities especially against herpes, chicken pox, shingles, flu etc.
This oil can effectively cure hand warts. The antiviral abilities of the oil can heal warts in short time. Warts are the result of infection from HPV (human papilloma virus). Regular use of tea tree oil for 2 weeks is found to be enough to cure warts completely.

Tea Tree Oil to Cure Mild Acne

This oil can be used to treat mild to moderate acne effectively. A 5% tea tree oil gel is found to be more effective than common gels available in the market containing 5% benzoyl peroxide. Tea tree gel acts slowly but shows fewer side effects than other treatments. To prevent recurring acne problem, continuous use of this oil is recommended.

Antifungal Benefits and Uses

This oil is effective against a variety of fungal infections of skin and mucus membranes. Seborrheic dermatitis, which causes dry flaky patches on skin, can be treated with this ointment. You can use it as a mouthwash to treat bad breath, plaque and inflamed gums. 2-3 drops of the oil in a cup of lukewarm water will prepare the mouthwash for you. You can use it 2-3 times daily. Many Australian dentists prescribe tea tree oil as a mouthwash and use it for sterilizing cavities before filling.

Main Uses of Tea Tree Oil

• To cure acne
• To cure fungal infections, especially toe nail infection
• To cure Yeast infection
• As a general antiseptic to treat Wounds and infections
• To Treat ring worm, athlete’s foot
• As a household cleaner
• To keep the scalp free of bacterial and fungal problems.
• And to keep head lice away

List of diseases treated by tea tree oil

• Acne
• Athlete's foot
• Thrush
• Periodontal disease
• Boils
• Head Lice
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Yeast infection

Now, that almost sums up all the benefits of this wonder oil. But, not finished yet! This oil is also used to treat bacterial and fungal infections in aquarium fish. It is effective for almost all kinds of aquarium fish except Goldfish. Tea tree oil Have some analgesic effects, can reduce pain and inflammation. You may find it as an ingredient in many burn ointments and lotions.
Regular use of products containing tea tree oil will strengthen your immune system and keep you away from a number of minor and major diseases.