{"id":6428,"date":"2019-05-07T02:52:40","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T02:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=6428"},"modified":"2021-04-05T16:48:03","modified_gmt":"2021-04-05T16:48:03","slug":"15-healthy-uses-for-tea-tree-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/15-healthy-uses-for-tea-tree-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Healthy Uses for Tea Tree Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Deriving from a leafy plant called the Melaleuca alternifolia, tea tree oil is well renowned for its many uses, all of them beneficial. For thousands of years, tea tree oil has been harvested and harnessed for an array of medical and household properties. Many hundreds of scientific studies, for instance, detail the fact that tea tree possesses very strong antimicrobial and antifungal properties, making it an excellent tool against viruses and fungal infections, as well as making it a particularly useful medical treatment against a whole host of different types of bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many uses for tea tree oil, 8 of them are listed here, but to give a general overview, it is fair to say that its application is wide-reaching and varied, with different people using it in many different ways. A useful tool in terms of cosmetic and hair products, tea tree oil is also a popular choice to be used for skin care and massage purposes. Here are some of its other healthy uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.     Acne Treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Acne <\/a>blights teenagers and adults throughout the world and is a leading cause of depression and anxiety in young people. There are a number of reasons why a person may develop acne, and none of them is any consolation to the person affected. All an acne sufferer wants is an effective treatment. Tea tree oil provides an option, as it is beneficial when it comes to treating acne. Interestingly, studies have shown that tea tree oil was even more effective than one of the most commonly used acne treatments, benzoyl peroxide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a lot more natural too, meaning that unpleasant and unwelcome side effects, such as dry, peeling skin with a reddish appearance can be avoided. It mightn’t be the miracle cure that all acne sufferers have been waiting for, but it is certainly a viable option for people seeking a much more natural and less harmful treatment for their breakouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2.     Hair Treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tea tree oil<\/a>‘s application as a hair treatment is a great healthy application of this neat little oil. Highly effective in treating a number of hair and scalp complaints, tea tree oil may be able to replace a good number of expensive, over the counter treatments. The fact that it is all-natural is an extra tick in its box. Dandruff can be fought off and kept away with the topical use of tea tree oil, either on its own or when mixed up in your usual choice of shampoo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The way to mix should be by adding several drops of tea tree oil into a base liquid of normal shampoo, with the amount of tea tree oil being determined by experimentation, to see which amount is enough to make a difference. The itchy and dry scalp that usually accompanies dandruff is treated effectively by the use of tea tree oil, and amazingly it can also be used as a natural treatment for the prevention of head lice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3.     Household Cleaning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We already know about tea tree oil’s potent and powerful antimicrobial properties, and so it is perhaps little surprise to learn that this versatile substance can be a particularly effective household cleaner. Able to kill up to 99.9% of bacteria around the home, just as the big chemical brands claim to be able to do, tea tree oil is 100% natural and cheaper in a lot of places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to use tea tree oil to its fullest effect as a household cleaner, tea tree oil should be mixed in with a couple of other ingredients. Equal parts of water, vinegar<\/a>, and lemon oil should form the base liquid, to which up to ten drops of tea tree oil should be added. Once the mixture is ready, the natural detergent can be effectively put to use to clean countertops, all of your usual kitchen equipment and machinery, as well as baths, showers, and sinks. The fragrance and antibacterial properties make tea tree oil a great toilet cleaner too if you’re looking to go as natural as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4.     Psoriasis and Eczema Treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Suffering from psoriasis and eczema <\/a>is no fun for the person affected, no matter the time in their life. The dry and cracked skin, which leads to soreness and other unpleasant symptoms, is something that tends to blight a person for a lifetime, coming and going like the seasons. By mixing tea tree oil with coconut oil and lavender oil, one can prepare a rather unexpected natural treatment for these skin conditions and others like them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mixture, when applied topically on a semi-regular basis, can actually alleviate the symptoms and provide a soothing sensation that other anti-inflammatory treatments may fail to live up to. The impact of skin ailments like psoriasis and eczema is not just physical either, as people can find that their mental health suffers, as they try to hide their embarrassing and unsightly symptoms. Tea tree oil offers relief in the form of a natural solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5.     Toenail Fungus and Ringworm Treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone’s favorite, fungus<\/a>, and worms. If there was one thing that the human race could do without, it\u2019s probably parasites. In the fight against complaints such as Athlete’s foot, the development of toenail fungus and ringworm, tea tree oil can be highly effective. This natural choice can either be mixed with water, to stretch it out a little and extend the lifespan, or used on its own, as a raw, topical treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healing and improvements won’t occur overnight, however, the symptoms should start to improve within a week. If improvements are not noticed, then a person would be well advised to increase the volume of tea tree oil in their mixture, as its effectiveness against parasites and fungal infections is scientifically proven. If over the counter remedies are proving ineffective, giving tea tree oil a chance as a treatment for these complaints is an obvious next step that must be tried and tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. \tDeodorant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instead of polluting the air around you with daily blasts of highly concentrated aerosols, it might be time to think about natural alternatives for effective deodorant. No one wants to smell bad, so giving up deodorant is not exactly a viable option in a world of socialization and where people generally live and work within close proximity to one another. Step forward tea tree oil! The oil is fantastic when it comes to eliminating body odor, and due to its antimicrobial properties, tea tree oil is superb at keeping those intimate areas clean, fresh and odor-free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mixing the oil into a concoction with baking soda<\/a> and coconut oil will help you create your own natural deodorant, a much better solution that is easier on the environment and less harsh on the skin. The big brands claim to have the best ingredients when it comes to deodorant, but without giving the natural option a fair crack of the whip, it’s hard to make that judgment call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7.     Cuts and Infection Treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The MRSA virus is a resilient, strong and highly adaptive strain of the infection, that can wreak havoc on the body of an infected person. Tea tree oil has been found to be very effective when it comes to killing the MRSA virus, a task that many chemically formed agents have struggled with. This is more of a treatment for infection than prevention, but when it has reached that stage, its all about acting quickly and effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an ointment to help seal wounds, tea tree oil is also effective. The mixture that will get the best result is one where lavender oil<\/a> is mixed with the tea tree oil, either to be applied directly to the site of the wound or to be dripped into the infected part of the body. In the event that chemical intervention is unavoidable, the natural elements can be boosted by including tea tree oil in a mixture with hydrogen peroxide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8.\tToothpaste<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inflamed gums, bad breath, bleeding gums, and tooth decay can all be prevented and treated by the oral application of tea tree oil. The oil fights and kills the development of bad breath causing bacteria and plaque <\/a>within the spaces of our mouths. Many people have become accustomed to using a certain brand of toothpaste, often using it their whole lives, however, a little variation in the type of toothpaste that someone uses can bring about some unexpected results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make a natural toothpaste using tea tree oil, several drops can be added to a mixture of coconut oil and baking soda. Who knows, maybe in the long run this will replace shop-bought tubes of toothpaste as a gimmick-free, environmentally friendly and perfectly natural choice of toothpaste. As with most of the suggestions listed here, it might not end up being everyone\u2019s cup of tea, but at least making an effort to try and be more naturally oriented could be an eye-opener and a refreshing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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