Tea Tree, A Remedy For Many Daily Problems

Tea tree is the name given to a couple of unrelated plants. Don't confuse it with the common leaves from which black and green tea can be made. It was named so in the eighteenth century by sailors and they used to make tea that smells like nutmeg from the leaves of these plants. But the oil extracted from this tree is good for a lot of problems of the skin including acne, fungal infections, scabies and ring worms.

The oil is widely popular, it is commercially available and it comes from the tree Melaleuca Alternifolia. The color of the oil varies from clear to yellow and it is prepared by the distillation of the leaves and is not used for consumption. The product is seen as a natural medicine and was mainly used by the Bundjalung people.

 Traditionally it was used even as an antiseptic to treat for the wounds. It is very protective against fungal infections, infections of the nail, bacterial infections and against skin diseases.

It is said that smelling these leaves can relieve you from a lot of respiratory problems including cold and cough. The features of this oil includes being effective to control the problems of head lice and is also known to be effective against dandruff. It also proves to be useful against viral disease such as chickenpox and herpes. Yeast infections can also be treated with this.

The other product that can be made out of this includes soap, which is made from the essential oils. It is supposed to be skin rejuvenating and antibacterial. It is now being used in face wash, hand soap, shampoos, luxury soap or as acne soaps. In most cases the oil is combined with lavender soap as it has a soothing effect on the body and the mind. The soaps come in both liquid and solid forms and it also help in preventing bad odor, skin problems and irritations as the product is a powerful antiseptic. It is also used in the field of aroma therapy as they have the power to change the mood and behavior of a person. It also helps in the removal of dirt in the skin and the renewal of the skin.

It can also be used as a mouth wash and what one should do is mix a few drop of it in water and it can be used like other mouth wash. Acne is one of the most common skin problems treated by this. All you can do is pour some drops into your cleanser or in moisturizers and apply it, the oil should not be applied directly as it can be harsh on the skin and irritate it.

A lot has been spoken about the different uses of this, now you would be wondering where to find this.

 There are a lot of retail shops selling essential oils and you are sure to get these there. Before purchasing one you can also do a research on the different tea tree products available.
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