Tea tree oil

by Ekaterina Vasilieva - May 9, 2017

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Tea tree oil is a real all-rounder with which you can disinfect wounds, restore beauty and improve health. This miracle drug has a 100% natural composition, so you can use it without fear, but, of course, everything is within reason. In this article, we will analyze in detail the beneficial qualities of the oil and tell you how to use it correctly and effectively in various fields.

Tea tree oil properties

Tea tree oil is a powerful natural antiseptic. It has bactericidal, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Interestingly, with its antiseptic qualities, it can compete with carbolic acid and phenol, because this oil has a tenfold higher strength, which is explained by the rich chemical composition of the substance and the presence of viridoflorene in it. Due to these qualities, the oil is widely used in the treatment of viral and infectious diseases; it can relieve itching and inflammation resulting from an insect bite. Tea tree oil can neutralize poison in the body and treat skin conditions such as herpes, smallpox and eczema. It is also very useful for the treatment of mucous membranes, but not in pure form.

The beneficial effect of the aromatic properties of the oil on the psychological state of a person is noted. As an adjuvant, it can be used for severe psychological shocks and chronic nervous disorders. It is shown to inhale the aromas of the oil for people with an unstable psyche. It is very useful to enjoy the aroma in critical situations, when there is increased nervousness. Hot-tempered people, in order to constantly remain calm, it is useful to carry a scarf with you, on which you first apply just a couple drops of the composition, or an aromatic pendant. Interestingly, the aromatic and healing properties of tea tree oil can be enhanced with other oils such as lavender.

Tea tree oil helps fight fatigue, even chronic, quickly regain strength and increase concentration. After suffering illnesses, it is useful to inhale the aromas of ether for a speedy recovery. With its help, it is possible to disinfect the air, since the oil does not allow bacteria that have entered the room to multiply and kills the existing ones.

Unfortunately, he has contraindications. If you apply the composition to the skin in its pure form, unpleasant sensations in the form of burning and redness may appear, but all this goes away by itself in just a few minutes. However, there are people who have an individual intolerance to oil. But even if there are no contraindications, long-term use without interruptions is not recommended. Be careful not to get the compound in your eyes. Age restrictions are also established for the use of oil, it is not recommended to use it for children under six years of age, as well as for women in the perinatal period. Be careful if you have sensitive skin or are prone to allergic reactions, as tea tree oil may well cause allergies. If you have not used oil until now, then before using you need to do a small allergy test, applying a little of the composition to the inner bend of the elbow.

How to use tea tree oil

Tea tree oil can be used in a variety of ways: pure and diluted. Of course, the second option is preferable, since a high concentration of the composition can even lead to a burn, but it all depends on the purpose of use. But the scope of its use is quite wide - from medical to cosmetic fields. A little later, we will tell you about recipes for various uses. Here are some useful uses of tea tree oil to get you started.

As a hand sanitizer. Contact of oil with microbes and bacteria has a detrimental effect on the latter, so instead of buying artificial disinfectants, you can prepare one yourself. In a container, mix: 30 drops of tea tree oil, 9 - lavender oil, 9 - clove oil, a large spoonful of witch hazel, 16 large tablespoons of aloe gel. Knead all this well and immerse it in a tube for easy storage. You need to keep the composition in a dark, cool place for no more than a month.
For quick healing of wounds and abrasions. Before using the composition, be sure to rinse the wound with clean water or treat with chlorhexidine or hydrogen peroxide. Preparing such a remedy is very simple - mix a drop of tea tree oil with coconut oil, stir and apply to the damaged area. After about five minutes, the composition must be washed off with water. Such manipulations are repeated two to three times a day. You can do otherwise - apply the mixture to the inside of the patch and thus close the wound.
As a pest and insect repeller. Interestingly, practically no one lives in the thickets of this plant, neither boogers, nor rodents, and all because this smell is disgusting for them. Given this property to scare away unwanted animals, you can use it as a natural repellent. Dilute 20-30 oil droplets with water in a spray bottle, shake well and spray the composition in places where boogers and rodents are potential.
To eliminate bad breath. Often the appearance of an unpleasant "odor" in the mouth is due to the active reproduction of harmful microorganisms. The bacteria-killing property of oil comes in handy here. In a glass of water, mix a couple of drops of the composition and rinse your mouth with this solution. It is advisable to repeat the procedure twice a day.
Tea tree oil is a natural replacement for deodorant. Sweat itself has no smell, it is given by bacteria that actively reproduce in a warm, important environment. To avoid this unpleasant moment, you just need to treat clean armpits with gauze soaked in water + tea tree oil. By the way, such a deodorant will definitely not leave white marks on clothes.
Smells from the trash can all the time? It's easy to fix! Make half a small spoonful of tea tree oil and half a cup of baking soda. Mix all this with a fork and put it on the bottom of the bucket - the smell of waste will disappear.
With oil you can get rid of surface mold... Mix ten drops of oil in a glass of water. Pour into a spray bottle, shake well, and spray on moldy areas. After about five minutes, the composition can be removed with a damp cloth.
By mixing tea tree oil and coconut oil, you can get an excellent composition that will save you from itching and irritation after an insect bite. Just lubricate the affected areas with it.
To eliminate the smell from the washing machine, you need to place about 15 drops of oil in the drum of the device and run an empty machine in a hot cycle. This will not only eliminate odors, but also kill bacteria present in the clipper.
You can relieve muscle pain with this oil. About ten drops of oil must be dissolved in the base oil, even ordinary sunflower oil will do. Pour all this into Epsom salts and immerse in a bath of warm water. Take these baths when you feel tired or aching in your muscles.
Need to eliminate sweat odor and prevent excessive sweating of your feet? Easily! Boil a few glasses of water and pour into a bowl. Toss a few sticks of rosemary into it, for 15 minutes, and add 15 drops of tea tree oil (previously diluted in the base place). Dip your feet into the prepared composition and enjoy the procedure for a quarter of an hour. It is advisable to carry out the procedure twice a day.

These are not all of the options for how you can use tea tree oil, but it will be difficult to list them all. However, already according to this list, it is clear that such oil is definitely not stockpiled on the farm.

Tea tree oil for nail fungus

The simplest variation involves rubbing a clean compound into the affected nails. It is very important to rub in, thereby doing a kind of massage and helping the oil to penetrate deeper. The treatment is about three months.
Prepare the composition for the bath: dissolve twenty drops of oil in a liter of water and a teaspoon of salt, honey and soda. Stir and lower your legs or arms for a quarter of an hour. You need to repeat the procedure daily for at least a month.
Dissolve five drops of oil in a tablespoon of liquid soap and pour in 0.5 liters of hot water. Immerse limbs with affected nails in the composition for twenty minutes.

Tea tree oil for face

Tea tree oil is especially useful in treating problematic and oily skin. With its help, you can qualitatively cleanse the skin, relieve inflammation, remove acne and irritation. With tea tree oil, you can prepare masks or add it as an auxiliary component to creams. The first option is, of course, preferable. However, it is worth remembering that it can be used in its pure form only pointwise and very carefully so as not to get burned. Test for allergies before using the oil.

To combat acne. In a large bed of cream, dissolve three drops of lavender and tea tree oil. Apply the composition to your face and leave for twenty minutes.
Beat the white of a chicken egg and add a couple of drops of lavender, tea tree, chamomile oils to it. Spread the composition over your face with a cotton swab and rinse off with water after half an hour.
The avocado pulp should be combined with 5 drops of oil. Knead everything thoroughly and hold it on the skin for half an hour.
You can make cosmetic ice based on tea tree. Eight drops of oil go to half a glass. Mix all this and pour into molds and freeze. Use in the morning by simply rubbing the ice over your face.
Pour the ground oatmeal with strong tea leaves and a spoonful of lemon juice. Add tea tree oil to the total mass. The finished composition is kept on the face for about ten minutes.
Mix sour cream with blue clay and add five drops of oil. Stir and apply on skin for a quarter of an hour.

To care for the dermis of the face, you can use lotions with tea tree oil.

Mix half a glass of green tea with a couple of tablespoons of sage infusion and drip ten drops of oil. Pour into a glass bottle and shake well. Store the finished lotion only in the refrigerator for no longer than a week.
Mix 1/4 cup rose water with 25 g of sage broth and 15 drops of oil. The finished composition is shaken and applied to the face an hour before going to bed.
Distilled water, in the amount of half a glass, mix with a large spoonful of rubbing alcohol and 8 drops of oil. This lotion should also be stored only in the refrigerator, but no longer than a month.

Tea tree oil for hair

The easiest way to use hair oil is to add it to shampoos, purchased masks and sprays. Just a couple of drops are enough and the effect will be. And you can do otherwise.

Wraps with tea tree oil have a positive effect on the health of hair. To do this, it must be diluted with base oil. Beforehand, everything is heated in a water bath, after which it is rubbed into the roots and wrapped in a film and a towel in order to create the effect of a bath. Thirty minutes of such exposure is quite enough. To see the fruits of your efforts, you need to organize a course lasting at least a month.

Another beneficial use for hair oil is rinsing. After the procedure, the hair becomes smooth and silky, elastic and shiny. The basic composition is a decoction of nettle, chamomile or burdock, whichever is more pleasant. Four drops of oil are taken per liter of the finished broth. With the finished composition, the hair must be rinsed every time after washing.

Since oil has a positive effect on both the human psyche and the hair, you can test aroma combing. Just apply a few drops to the comb and run it through your hair. It is better to do this procedure before bedtime. Then the hair will be healthier and the sleep will be stronger.

Now a few useful and effective hair masks:

For oily hair. Place the contents of a sachet of colorless henna in a ceramic container and pour boiling water over until you get a porridge. Add a couple of drops of oil and mix the composition. Apply warm to roots and hair. Insulate and hold for at least an hour.
For dry curls. Heat half a glass of natural kefir and add a couple of drops of oil. Distribute over roots and hair, leaving under a film and a towel for half an hour.
For all hair types. Mash the pulp of one avocado, add a spoonful of honey and drip four drops of oil. Apply to curls and warm. Leave it on for half an hour.
To combat dandruff. In a bowl, arrange a glass of natural yogurt, a spoonful of jojoba and seven drops of oil. Knead thoroughly. Spread over roots and hair. Insulate and leave for twenty minutes. At your discretion, you can additionally include brewer's yeast in the mask.
Hair strengthening composition. Beat one chicken egg, then whisk in a spoonful of sour cream, half a banana, a couple of tablespoons of almond oil, and four drops of tea tree oil. Keep the finished composition on your hair for about twenty minutes.
For hair nourishment. Combine the yolk of one chicken egg with a spoonful of burdock oil and 4 drops of tea tree oil. All this is applied to the hair and remains on it for about 10 minutes. Then everything is insulated and kept for another forty minutes, only then it is washed off.

Tea tree oil for teeth

With the help of tea tree oil, teeth can be whitened no less effectively than expensive formulations. However, it should be understood that, unlike chemical bleaches, natural oil gives a soft and gradual effect, thereby not damaging the enamel. The result is delicate dental care, which eventually gives a snow-white smile.

The procedure for bleaching with ether is very simple:

Brush your teeth in the usual way and rinse the brush thoroughly.
Place a few drops of oil on your toothbrush.
Brush your teeth with this brush again, only without the paste.
Rinse your mouth thoroughly with water.

Similar manipulations are repeated throughout the week, and then, as a preventive measure, they are done once or twice a week. In addition to whitening, tea tree oil has a positive effect on gum health and promotes gentle tartar removal.

Here are some tips on how to use dental oil:

At first, you may be scared by the feeling of numbness of the tip of the tongue after brushing your teeth with oil and an unpleasant aftertaste. Do not worry - this is normal and in a few minutes this defect will go away on its own.
Avoid eating for a while after treating your teeth with oil. Firstly, the taste of the food will not be the same, and secondly, you need to let the oil work without interference.
To work with teeth, use only a pure composition, for a price it is, of course, more expensive, but many times more effective.
Do not overdo it with the amount of oil. Just a few drops are enough for cleaning, so there is no point in pouring the composition over the toothbrush. If the dosage is exceeded, you can experience many unpleasant moments.

Tea tree oil inside

Taking tea tree oil by mouth is often used to get rid of intestinal infections and treat the respiratory system. You need to be extremely careful, since you only need to take high-quality and natural oil inside, while before using it you need a mandatory consultation with a specialist.

The classic version of the oral solution is very simple to prepare. To do this, two or three drops of oil are dissolved in herbal tea and drunk in the usual way. It is not recommended for small children to drink this drink. Given the allergenic nature of tea tree, be very careful.

Tea tree oil for papillomas

Among users, you can find many reviews when attempts to remove papillomas with nitrogen, laser and other substances do not give positive results, while tea tree oil becomes the only salvation. After a month of regular use of the composition for the treatment of papillomas, you can forget about them, because there is no trace of the problem.

To be treated in this way is as easy as shelling pears, here are some recipes:

You can simply apply pure oil with a cotton swab to the papilloma. This should be done every three to five hours.
You can make an oil composition. Mix castor oil and tea tree oil in equal proportions, add a bit of baking soda to make a paste. Apply the prepared mass to the problem area three times a day. As soon as the mixture dries, it must be washed off with water.
Combine a couple of drops of lemon juice with a drop of tea tree oil and a spoonful of castor oil. Apply the mixture to the build-up daily until it disappears.
Mix a spoonful of potato juice with a couple of drops of tea tree oil and apply to the papilloma every four hours.
Dissolve a couple of drops of tea tree oil in a spoonful of olive oil and treat the problem area with the composition before going to bed.

Ideally, of course, use the oil in its pure form, so the effect will be faster. However, if the skin is sensitive, then it is still better to use a diluted formulation.

Tea tree oil for nails

Tea tree oil will help strengthen and heal marigolds, will prevent fungal infections. To obtain a positive effect, you just need to regularly do baths and massage with tea tree oil. For everyday use, it can be added to hand creams or mixed with base oils and used in place of hand creams.

You can strengthen your nails with the next bath. Dissolve a spoonful of sea salt in half a glass of boiling water, add about five drops of tea tree oil and immerse your hands in the composition for 20 minutes. You need to repeat the procedure three times a week for a month.
To whiten marigolds, prepare the following composition: mix a small spoonful of hydrogen peroxide with a glass of distilled water and add five drops of oil. You need to keep your fingers in the composition for about half an hour. The course of procedures is individual, repeated until a satisfactory result appears.

Tea tree oil treatment

Many ailments can be cured with tea tree oil. We bring to your attention some recipes that may come in handy.

Simply rubbing the oil into the problem area will cure hemorrhoids and forget about its existence.
Douching with tea tree oil will allow you to get rid of such a delicate problem as thrush in a short time. To the prescribed medical composition or prepared decoction of herbs, you just need to add one or two drops of oil and carry out all the manipulations.
Another treatment option for thrush and as a way to kill pathogenic microbes. Soak a sterile bandage in water, squeeze it out well and put six to seven drops of oil on it. Fold up the gauze and wear it as a pad, changing it twice a day.
You can use a special cleansing enema to fix the stool. Dissolve five drops of oil in a glass of water and purify.
To treat varicose veins, use a simple cream in which four drops of oil are mixed beforehand. Massage into problem areas.
For respiratory diseases, as well as for colds, it is useful to do inhalations with oil. For this, six to seven drops are taken per liter of water. Vapors are inhaled for about seven minutes under a towel.

Tea tree oil: reviews

In the modern world, it is difficult to believe that natural natural preparations can compete with products of pharmacology, but tea tree oil shows the opposite. It can not only be on a par, but in most cases it turns out to be much more effective than products of the chemical industry. A huge number of reviews about tea tree oil are positive, and the average rating for its effectiveness is 9.8 on a 10-point scale.

It is used as a universal remedy for a variety of purposes that we have described in this article. In almost all cases, the results were excellent, and only with very rare exceptions did people develop an allergic reaction to the oil, but this, in principle, was not a secret. However, the percentage of allergy sufferers is very, very small, but still this does not once again show the need to conduct an allergy test before use. Otherwise, it can be said without exaggeration that tea tree oil is a real panacea for many problems!