Tea tree oil is extracted by steam distillation of the leaves and is a great first aid essential oil due to its antifungal, and antiseptic qualities.

In general tea tree is not a skin irritant and can be used undiluted on the skin.  Used neat tea tree essential oil is effective on cold sores.  Dab it on at the first burning sensation that proceeds the blisters.  The blisters of chicken pox and shingles can be treated in the same way.  You can also use it neat to treat toenail fungus, by applying to the toenail daily.

Tea tree essential oil is invaluable for colds and flu.  Add a 2-3 drops to a bath at the first signs of cold as this is often enough to stop symptoms developing or reduce the severity.

You can use tea tree in skin washes for acne and alternate with Lavender or Bergamot essential oils.  Also Tea tree is useful in treating fungal infections like thrush, athletes foot and ringworm.  Vaginal thrush can be treated with regular douches of warm water and few drops of Tea tree oil.

Regular use of tea tree oil can be effective in treating Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, cough, sinusitis and even tuberculosis
If you wish to build up your immune system add tea tree into a bath, oil burner and vapouriser.

10ml Tea tree essential oil only £2.35
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