Tea Tree Oil – what you didn’t know – and its uses

21 uses for tea tree oil and most you didn’t know you needed. Plus a bonus tip that I love!

Tea tree oil what you didn’t know

This day and age I am sure everyone has heard of tea tree oil in some way. From Young Living to over the counter brand, we all know what it smells like. Did you know that during World War II, for anyone who lived in Australia that was a producer of tea tree oil, they were excluded from the draft until there was enough tea tree oil for hospitals and first aid kits for the soldiers.

A little tea tree oil information

Tea Tree oil has another name, Melaleuca Alternifolia. It is an oil that I never run out of! It is one of the most researched oils on the market. When I first started using essential oils the only thing I used tea tree oil for was acne and boils. I would pop open the acne (or sometimes not) and apply a drop or two of the tea tree oil morning and night. It dried up the acne and would be gone quickly without infection. As I learned more about essential oils I learned there are so many things you can do with this oil.

Tea Tree Oil – what you didn’t know – and its uses (this will be helpful)

On the body

1. Dandruff. Dandruff is an annoyance that no one likes. SIMPLE SOLUTION! 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of honey, 5 to 6 drops of tea tree oil. Mix all together and apply to scalp! Do it as many times until dandruff is no longer is a problem.

2. Acne or anything skin related. Makeup remover. 2 oz spray bottle with 1/3 of jojoba oil, 1/3 witch hazel, 1/3 argan oil, 10 drops of tea tree, 7 drops of lavender. Spray on cotton pad and remove makeup. You can replace the argan oil with vitamin e oil. It is much easier to find. You can also add 2 drops of tea tree to your face wash.

3. Toe nail fungus/infection/etc. Apply 2 drops of tea tree oil to infected area 3 times a day.

4. Eczema. Mix ½ cup of mango butter with 15 to 20 drops of the following oils: tea tree, lavender, frankincense. Apply to problem areas.

5. Skin tags. Apply coconut oil around skin tag (not on skin tag), Put two drops of tea tree on cotton ball and place cotton ball on skin tag and cover with a Band-Aid. Leave on for minimum of one hour every night. Continue nightly until skin tag disappears.

more body

6. Cuts. Anytime we have a cut in our house we clean the area with water and soap and then apply with tea tree oil. On the littles I dilute it slightly with coconut oil before applying. It will keep the cut from getting infected and will also heal it.

7. Sunburn. Mix 2-4 drops of tea tree, 6 drops of lavender with 2 tablespopns of aloe vera. Pure aloe from the plant!

8. Lice prevention. Add 4 drops to your shampoo and use regularly.

9. Boils. Apply directly on boil frequently. Apply to area after shaving to prevent ingrown hairs. You can apply it directly or you can mix 4 drops of tea tree with aloe vera.

Animals

10. Removes ticks. Pour 2 drops directly onto where the tick is attached. Tick wil usually unlatch.

11. Flea prevention. Add a few drops directly to dog bed or crate.

In the body

12. Helps relieve asthma and other breathing problems. Add 3 drops in diffuser and diffuse frequently.

13. Bad breath. Mix 2 drops of tea tree with 4 oz of water and swish around daily and spit.

14. Sore throat. Boil water and add 3 drops of tea tree to water. Lean in over boiling water (be careful it is hot), keeping a towel over your head to trap in steam and breath in 5 to 10 minutes.

Home

15. Clean home. For the diffuser mix 2 drops of lemon, 2 drops of orange, 2 drops of tea tree and diffuse.

16. For cleaning- 16 oz of water, 10 drops of lemon essential oil, 5 drops of lavender essential oil, 15 drops of rosemary essential oil, and 15 drops of tea tree oil.

17. Mold. In a spray bottle mix 1 teaspoon of tea tree oil, 1 cup of hot water and spray on mold. Let sit and then wipe away.

18. Laundry booster. Add 10 drops to detergent and wash clothes as normal

Bugs

19. Bug bites. Apply 1 to 2 drops of tea tree directly to bites three times a day. Cover with Band-Aid.

20. Ringworm. Mix 2 to 3 drops of tea tree mixed with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and apply to infected area 3 times a day.

21. Pest control. Add 5 drops of tea tree oil to each cotton ball. Use as many cotton balls as you would like and place them in areas where bugs may enter such as windows, doors, patio tables, etc.

BONUS TIP: If you start feeling like you have an itchy throat, put a drop under your tongue day and night until it goes away at first sign of symptoms.

I am not a doctor, I do not make claims, these are just my experiences and successes.

Brands I use

I use Young Living Tea Tree Oil and I love it and it is pure and fantastic! You can find it here and use code SHAREYL for 10% off.

I have also used Rocky Mountain Oils and there are good too. You can find that link here.

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