Tea Tree Oil Overview

Tea tree oil comes from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a small tree native to Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. Although Melaleuca alternifolia is known as the tea tree, it should not be confused with the plant whose leaves are used to make black, green, and oolong tea. Tea tree oil has been used as a traditional medicine by the Aboriginal people of Australia for centuries. These native Australians crush tea tree leaves to extract the oil, then inhale it to treat coughs and colds or apply it directly to the skin for healing.

Tea Tree Oil Benefits

• Hand sanitizer
• Fight acne
• Insect repellent
• Natural deodorant
• Control dandruff
• Boost wound healing
• Soothe skin inflammation
• Get rid of nail fungus
• Treat athlete’s foot
• All-purpose cleaner
• Chemical-free mouthwash
• Antiseptic for minor cuts and scrapes

How To Use Tea Tree Oil

Wound dressing:
Place a few drops of oil onto fresh wound dressing to kill bacteria and reduce inflammation.

Homemade mouthwash: 
Add 2 drops of tea tree oil to a cup of water and use as mouthwash. Do not swallow as tea tree oil is toxic if taken internally.
Natural dandruff remedy:
Mix a few drops of tea tree oil into regular shampoo and wash hair as normal.
Acne treatment:
Add 4 drops of tea tree oil to a half cup of water. Apply to the face with a cotton pad once daily.
Household cleaner:
Mix 20 drops of tea tree oil with a cup of water and a half cup of white vinegar. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and use as an all-purpose antimicrobial cleaner.

Caution

Skin sensitivity may occur. Essential oils are highly concentrated and should be diluted before applying directly to the skin. Keep out of reach from children. If pregnant or breastfeeding please ask your doctor before use.