While arriving on Australian lands, the famous navigator James Cook discovers the tea tree or tea tree. He uses leaves to make a tea-like drink, hence his name.
The natives, meanwhile, already used it to treat wounds and infections. Because of its very broad field of action, tea tree is a very popular essential oil.
The virtues of the essential oil of tea tree
It plays an antiseptic and antibacterial role . Its power does not stop there, since it is also stimulating, radioprotective and decongestant .
The essential oil of tee trea can be used especially in case of oral, ENT or skin infections . It will also be useful to prevent burns related to radiotherapy. Finally, it is sometimes used to overcome some gynecological problems.
Tea tree against skin problems
The essential oil of tea tree is very interesting in case of skin problems.
It will soothe the itching and discomfort related to acne , psoriasis , herpes or eczema .
It is also very effective in application after a bite of mosquito or plant. Oily skins will also appreciate its purifying properties. You can apply it, diluted in a vegetable oil or a day cream.
In case of scalp or itchy disease, it calms and cleanses. Do not hesitate to add a drop in your shampoo or in your usual hair mask !
Moreover, thanks to its antibacterial virtues, it can act as a preservative in your home cosmetics.
Anti-inflammatory, the essential oil of tea tree can be used in mouthwash or mixed with toothpaste, in case of oral inflammation.
The tea tree to strengthen the body
The essential oil of tea tree is particularly rich in active molecules. Tonic, it can be used as a massage in case of great fatigue . To do this, dilute it in a vegetable oil base.
Always in cutaneous application, it is very interesting to relieve various ENT and respiratory infections. In case of bronchitis or flu , mix a drop of tea tree essential oil with a little vegetable oil, and massage gently along the spine.
In gargle, it can also relieve sore throat . Again, its action is very powerful, it will take a drop or two. If in doubt, do not hesitate to seek the advice of a professional.
In the case of mycosis- type intestinal infection , it may sometimes be used internally. In this situation, it is also better to consult a therapist who will advise you a suitable treatment.
