What are the uses for tea tree oil??

Question

i heard the oil treats lice and burns?? i think..

is it effective?? (on what)

what are its purposes??

Answer 1

tea tree oil has many properties you can use it for cuts and abrasions,pimples,sinus,nail and feet infections, head lice and scabies,also insect bites. it is a natural antiseptic oil , aborigines have been using it for decades .terrific oil.

Answer 2

Aromatherapy Uses of tea tree oil, health benifits

SKIN CARE: Abscess, acne, athlete's foot, blisters, burns, cold sores, dandruff, herpes, insect bites, oily skin, rashes (nappy rash), spots, verrucae, warts, wounds.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sinusitis, tuberculosis, whooping cough.

GENITO-URINARY SYSTEM: Thrush, vaginitis, cystitis, pruitis.

IMMUNE SYSTEM: Colds, fever, 'flu, infectious illnesses such as chicken pox.

Antiseptic / Bacretrial Properties of tea tree oil

Treatment of cuts, burns, insect bites, infected splinters and all kinds of wounds, especially dirty or ones which contain puss. As an antiseptic it is valuable for general skin care, spots, acne and blackheads etc. As a general disinfectant it is especially useful for respiratory or genito-urinary tract infections i.e. bronchitis and sinusitis or cystitis.

Anti-fungal Properties of tea tree oil

Tea Tree's effective treatment for ringworm, athletes foot, thrush (candida). It  has also been used to combat fungal diseases affecting animals fish and plants.

Anti-viral Properties of tea tree oil

Viruses are the invading organisms responsible for most epidemic illnesses. As a  powerful anti-viral agent, Tea Tree is effective in fighting many common infectious diseases such as measles, chicken pox, flu, cold and shingles, as well as other viral complaints i.e. cold sores, verrucae and warts.

Immuno-stimulant Properties of tea tree oil

It this context Tea Tree is of great value as a preventative remedy to help the body fight off all kinds of infection. Especially important if the body is already in a weakened condition brought on by either stress, illness or the use

of antibiotics or other drugs which have lowered the body's natural resistance  levels. It can be helpful to those who need to build up their strength before a surgical operation or for those suffering from chronic or long standing debilitating illness. Its possible application to AIDS is also currently being

researched.

Other benefits of tea tree oil

Tea tree oil is employed in soaps, toothpastes, deodorants, disinfectants, gargles, germicides and increasingly in aftershaves and spicy colognes.

Recipes - Steam Inhalations

2 drops of tea tree oil in a bowl of steaming water. Cover head and inhale for 5-10 minutes. To relieve congestion and fight infection.

Recipes - Massage with Tea Tree oil

Add 3-5 drops of Tea Tree oil to 30ml of base oil and massage in for rheumatic pain. Twice daily.

Recipes - Bathing with Tea Tree oil

As a disinfectant measure add approximately 3-5 drops to the bath water. Helps with skin infections.

Immune System Treatment

Massage once weekly with a blend of 3-5 drops of Tea Tree oil to 30ml of base oil. To help strengthen the immune system.

Answer 3

Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic and has lots of uses. One unique quality is that despite being an "oil", it actually is beneficial for treating acne rather than making it worse. Lots of people wipe it on blemishes to help them heal or on problem areas to prevent acne. Just make sure you use it sparingly for this type of purpose. If you coat your skin with tea tree oil, it will make things worse, not better.