Australian tea tree essential oil has several benefits in our everyday life. It has become very popular in recent years as an alternative and complementary treatment.
We can use it to keep our hair, nail, and skin healthy and smooth. Tea tree foot bath oil is useful in nail fungus (Onychomycosis). Although it does not entirely cure the fungus, it prevents it from spreading.
Another reason for tea tree oil’s popularity is that it is inexpensive and safe when used as per prescription. People use it in cosmetics, topical medicines, and household products.
The main uses of Australian tea tree essential oil are listed below.
- Hand sanitizer
Australian tea tree essential oil has many compounds, including Terpinen-4-ol that kills viruses, bacteria, and fungi. This substance also increases the activity of WBCs (White Blood Cells) that fight germs and other invaders.
Studies show that adding essential oil in cleansers boosted their effectiveness against E. coli bacteria which can cause food poisoning, diarrhea, pneumonia, and urinary infections.
- Insect Repellent
Tea tree oil helps to keep the flies and mosquitoes away.
According to a study, 24 hours house treatment with tea tree essential oil reduces flies by 61%.
Furthermore, a test-tube study showed that this oil has a greater ability to fight off mosquitoes than DEET (N, N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide), the most commonly used substance in most commercial insects repellents.
- Antiseptic for minor injuries
Injuries may break your skin, making it easy for germs and bacteria to enter your bloodstream and cause infection. The bacteria responsible for such disorder is S. aureus
Tea tree oil can treat and disinfect minor cuts by killing this invader.
- Boost Wound Healing
Tea tree foot bath oil prevents infection and encourages wound healing by reducing inflammation and triggering the activity of WBCs that are responsible for the healing process.
Some studies show that adding tea tree oil to conventional wound treatment reduced healing time in nine out of the ten people.
You can apply a few drops of this oil while dressing for the best effects.
- Natural Deodorant
Tee tree oil is very handy in controlling odor related to perspiration. Sweat does not smell, but when it combines with bacteria on your skin, it may cause a mild or strong smell.
The underarm area contains the largest concentration of sweat glands and causes body odor while combined with bacteria. Germ fighting properties of tea tree oil controls this issue making it a natural alternative to commercial deodorants and antiperspirants.
With the above points, you can easily understand the usefulness of the tea tree oil, and having and using this natural substance will be very beneficial for you.
