By James J Clarkson

The range of tea tree oil uses is incredible for such a simple little product. It can be used to fight fungal infections, it helps to prevent scarring and it also works on baby’s diaper rash.

If you ever had a fungal infection such as ringworm or athletes foot you will know how difficult it can be to get rid of it. Ringworm isn’t a worm but a fungus. It got its name as it can grow in circles resembling worms. In fact the Latin name i.e. the medical name for this condition is Tinea which means growing worm. It can occur anywhere on the skin but is most prevalent on the scalp or feet. As tea tree oil has anti fungal properties, it has proven very effective in getting rid of this condition. Do not apply neat but use it with carrier base oil such as grape seed oil or sunflower oil. In a diluted form, you can have a nice tea tree oil acne treatment.

If you are going to have surgery, try having regular massages with this oil before hand as it will help to improve your recovery time as well as reduce scarring. The oil also helps to bolster your natural immune system thus helping your body to fight off infections which are a risk with any form of surgical procedure. The massage itself will also help to offset any nervous feelings you may hold regarding the medical procedure.

If you have children you will probably have come across head lice. These creatures, while not harmful, are extremely irritating not only because they cause itching but they are also difficult to get rid of. But lice do not like tea tree oil so try adding a couple of drops of the oil to your normal shampoo. Use every time you wash your child’s hair, massaging it into their scalp and leaving for five minutes. This should act as a deterrent to the lice. If your child already has lice, it is probably best to get of the infestation first using a nit comb. Then start applying the tea tree oil shampoo to keep the lice at bay.

If you regularly suffer from colds and flu, try giving your system a boost via steam inhalation. Add a couple of drops of oil to very hot water. Place a towel over your head and inhale the steam. The antibacterial and anti viral properties of the oil will help to flush the germs out of your system. If you have children, you might not want to use steaming due to the danger of burning. You can achieve the same effect using a vaporizer in their room while they sleep.

Finally if you or your partner suffers from bad breath, try gargling with a solution of oil and warm boiled water. It is very simple but effective although it does taste rather bitter. This only describes a handful of tea tree oil uses. The list of problems it can help solve is huge, so make sure that your medicine cabinet has a bottle in it.

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