Tea-Tree oil

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Tea-Tree oil

 

Native Australians were the first to discover that the tea tree is a remedy for many different aliments. The aborigines used it leaves to make a medicinal tea that builds and strengthens the immune system. Today, because of its antiviral properties, tea-tree oil occupies a favored position in aromatherapy. It can counteract bacteria, fungi and viruses, as well as eliminate parasites. It inhibits inflammation, eases pain and protects the skin. The oil has also been shown to penetrate outer layers of the skin and attack infections, helping to heal wounds. The essential oil from the tea-tree leaves – which has a scent similar to camphor – is extracted through steam distillation. It is sold in stores under two names: “tea-tree oil” and “melaleuka oil.” It is popular ingredient in personal-care products, such as soaps and mouthwashes. Keep this versatile oil part of your home medicine chest.

 

Mosquito Repellent

To keep pesky mosquitoes out of your house in summer, try using tea-tree oil in a diffuser or a spray bottle of water (4 qt. of water and 10 drops of tea-tree oil). If the medicinal smell of the pure oil is too strong for your taste, try the flowing scent mixtures instead:

3 drops tea-tree oil

2 drops lavender oil

2 drops geranium oil

or

4 drops of tea-tree oil

3 drops bergamot oil

 

Therapeutic Effect

More than 50 rare. Natural substances have been isolated from the essence of tea-tree leaves. Because tea-tree oil kills viruses, bacteria and fungi, it can heal internal and external infections, including athlete’s foot and fungi that affect the nails. It also is believed that tea-tree oil alleviates acne quickly. Tea-tree oil is fungicidal, antiseptic and safe to use on most delicate parts of the body.

 

For skin care and comfort

Run a tea-tree oil bath to relieve dry, cracked skin or muscle aches and pains.

 

For sore throat pain

To ease sore throat pain and inhibit inflammation, gargle a solution of 3-6 drops of tea-tree oil in one glass of water.

 

Extra Tip

For nasty spider bites, a combination of tea-tree and lavender oils applied undiluted )neat) to the skin will help clear up and soothe the bites. To eliminate head lice, add a few drops of the oil on a fine comb and work well through hair. Tea-tree oil is also helpful on plants. Gardeners will find that the oil eliminates aphids and ants and kills mildew. Add about 15 drops of tea-tree oil to 1 cup of water; spray plants.

Applicatons

 

External Uses

Tea- tree oil can help clear up bronchitis. Put 5 drops of the oil on a damp, warm cloth; place the cloth on the chest and cover it with a dry hand towel. It is best to alow the compress to work overnight.

 

For bleeding gums, put some tea-tree oil on a cotton swab and dab it on the affected area.

 

For irritated skin or shingles, mix tea-tree essential oil with sweet almond oil in a 1:9 ratio. Warm the mixture and apply it to the affected skin 3 times a day.

 

Highly antiseptic and antifungal, tea-tree oil is considered to be a reliable home remedy for athlete’s foot. After showering, dry between the toes well – use a hair dryer for an extra-thorough job – and apply a couple of drops of undiluted tea-tree oil to the affected areas. It is important to only wear socks made of natural materials, such as cotton or wool.

 

Take Care

While tea-tree oil is one of the few essential oils that is safe to use undiluted on the skin, never apply it undiluted near the eye. Also, undiluted oils are not recommended for use on pets, small children, the elderly or babies.

 

(Source Complete Guide to Natural Healing)

 

Magickal Properties and Uses

 

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