• Tea Tree Oil is a good home remedy for oral infections. Few drops of tea tree oil in a cup of water makes a good antibacterial mouth rinse. A drop of tea tree oil around the gum line may help prevent or reverse gum problem.

• To eliminate athlete’s foot, you can use tea tree oil  as a topical application. Suggestion is 3 or more times a day applying pure tea tree oil to the infected area.
• For a sore throat, three to six drops of pure tea tree oil added to warm water and used as a gargle can be highly beneficial.
• Cold sores can be treated by dabbing on pure tea tree oil 2 to 3 times a day as soon as the area begins to tingle… Tea tree oil has proven anti viral activity that can help reduce the severity of a cold sore as well as sooth and assist in healing.
• Apply few drops of diluted tea tree oil to wounds, minor skin irritations and cuts. It cures the affected area by penetrating the skin without leaving any scars.

• Tea tree oil is good home remedy for acne It heals the acne scars and unclogs the pores. Single large drop tea tree oil dabbed on the pimple at the first sign may clear it up quickly.
• Boils can be treated by dabbing pure tea tree oil gently onto the affected area 2 – 3 times a day. Ongoing relief may also occur with regular use of a soap or cleanser containing tea tree oil.
• For minor burns flush with cold water or under a running tap or apply ice as soon as possible after the burn occurs. Apply pure tea tree oil directly onto the burnt area twice a day until healed.
• After shaving or waxing use a soothing cream containing pure tea tree oil immediately as the soothing and anti bacterial properties of tea tree oil may help prevent razor burn and ingrown hairs.
• For healthy fingernails and toenails, massage a drop of tea tree oil on the nail bed and drop under the nail too.
• Bad breath can be improved by either gargling daily using three to six drops of pure tea tree oil added to warm water. Regular use of toothpaste containing tea tree oil can also be beneficial in treating these as well as fighting plaque buildup.

• For congestion or coughs use pure tea tree oil  in a steam bath or vaporizer and inhale the steam.

• For dry hair that requires a kind, non-detergent based product, a 2% solution of tea tree oil in a moisturizing shampoo  may help unblock sebaceous glands and encourage the free flow of the body's own moisturizing oils whilst helping to clear away unsightly dead skin cells.
• For vaginal infections a solution of 40% tea tree oil solution emulsified with isopropyl alcohol and water can be used to saturate a tampon which is inserted for 8 hours once a week for 4 to 6 weeks.
• For head lice using a tea tree oil shampoo boosted with several drops of pure tea tree oil which should be left on the scalp for 5 – 10 minutes before rinsing off may eliminate the adult lice. This will need to be repeated twice a week for several weeks.
• Fleas and other insect infestations – Make a strong solution of tea tree oil and water. Using a spray bottle, spray the liquid onto carpets, floors and other areas where insects lay their eggs.

• Insect stings or bites  1-2 drops of a little pure tea tree oil 2 – 3 times a day until healed.

• A small amount added to your bath can help with persistent body odor .
• Bug Repellent: Bugs seem to dislike tea tree oil. The oil can be used to deter ants, roaches and other pests. Put a few drops of the oil where the pests are coming from. You can also wipe pantries and cupboards with a mixture of water and tea tree oil and this will make the bugs leave.

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