Benefits of Tea Tree Oil.
I've been looking into natural skin treatments (eczema, acne, hair moisture) and there is one oil that continues to pop up in my research: tea tree oil. I've seen this oil in many health stores and I've even tried a sample of it. It worked well. Since, I know a bunch of beauty/health kings/queens read this blog - thought I would share the information. If you've tried tree oil products - please shoot me a line; I'd love to hear your experience.
Other Names: Melaleuca oil, Australian tea tree oil
Tea tree oil is an essential oil obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia.
Historically, the leaves were used as a substitute for tea, which is how tea tree oil got its name. The part used medicinally is the oil from the leaves.
Tea tree oil contains consituents called terpenoids, which have been found to have antiseptic and antifungal activity. The compound terpinen-4-ol is the most abundant and is thought to be responsible for most of tea tree oil's antimicrobial activity.
People use tea tree oil for the following conditions:
What is Tea Tree Oil?
Latin Name: Melaleuca alternifoliaOther Names: Melaleuca oil, Australian tea tree oil
Tea tree oil is an essential oil obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia.
Historically, the leaves were used as a substitute for tea, which is how tea tree oil got its name. The part used medicinally is the oil from the leaves.
What is Tea Tree Oil For?
Tea tree has a long history of traditional use. Australian aboriginals used tea tree leaves for healing skin cuts, burns, and infections by crushing the leaves and applying them to the affected area.Tea tree oil contains consituents called terpenoids, which have been found to have antiseptic and antifungal activity. The compound terpinen-4-ol is the most abundant and is thought to be responsible for most of tea tree oil's antimicrobial activity.
People use tea tree oil for the following conditions:
- Acne
- Athlete's foot
- Dandruff
- Vaginitis
- Thrush
- Periodontal disease
- As an antiseptic
- Boils
- Lice
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Yeast infection
