Although it is not an African product, tea tree oil is one of the most popular products offered by beauty botanicals It’s because of it’s fast, effective healing. This product is also exported to Africa and is a very popular remedy there for anything from insect bites to gum disease.
What is tea tree oil?
Tea tree oil is a natural antibacterial disinfectant that was commonly used as a general antiseptic by the aborigine tribes for thousands of years. More recently, the scientific community has confirmed that Tea Tree Oil has amazing medicinal benefits. It is made by steaming tea tree leaves and then squeezing the oil out.
What can I use tea tree oil for?
- To heal acne
- To heal fungus
- To heal athlete’s foot
- To heal yeast infections
- To heal minor cuts
- To get rid of warts
- To get rid of dandruff
- As a disinfectant spray
- To treat insect bites
- To treat bad breath, inflamed gums, and plaque
- To heal sore throat and congestion
- To treat canker sores and laryngitis
How do I use tea tree oil?
Tea tree oil can be irritating if applied undiluted to the skin, so it’s good to know how to apply it and how to use it as a health treatment.
As an anti-acne and/or disinfectant treatment:
Tea Tree Oil mixed into bath water works as a great disinfectant for skin. Simply mix 10 to 12 drops of the oil into bath water and soak in it for about 30 minutes twice a week. This same oil bath can also be used to relax muscles after a strenuous sport or workout.
For bad breath, plaque removal, and inflamed gums:
- Add 3 drops of Tea Tree Oil to a cup of warm water.
- Use the solution as a mouthwash two to three times daily.
- Always spit out the Tea Tree Oil mouthwash. Do not swallow it.
- You may also add 1 drop of Tea Tree Oil to toothpaste when brushing teeth
