Health Benefits of Tea Tree Oil
What are the Health Benefits of Tea Tree Oil?
Tea Tree Oil has many properties that make it a popular natural agent for healing all three types of infectious organisms: fungus, bacteria, and virus. More importantly, it is known to effectively fight a number of infections that are resistant to some antibiotics. Tea Tree Oil is an excellent natural remedy for hundreds of bacterial and fungal skin ailments such as acne, abscess, blisters, sun burns, oily skin, athlete's foot, warts, herpes, dandruff, insect bites, rashes, and other minor wounds and irritations. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, numerous laboratory studies have demonstrated the antimicrobial properties of tea tree oil.
Below you can find some of the most common health benefits of Tea Tree Oil:
Acne vulgaris: There are a large number of commercially available topical acne prevention gels and creams containing up to 5% tea tree oil that are specifically formulated to assist in control of Propionibacterium acnes which is a slow growing bacterium that has been linked to acne. The anti inflammatory action of the tea tree oil is also credited with reducing the visual appearance of inflammation in more severe cases.
Allergic skin reactions: Research suggests that Tea tree oil applied to the skin may reduce histamine-induced allergies. In addition it helps to reduce the symptoms of minor sunburns.
Athlete's foot: Tea tree oil has been shown to treat a wide range of fungal infections and symptoms, including athlete’s foot. Early studies report that tea tree oil may have activity against several fungal species by applying it as a topical solution.
Bad breath: Tea tree oil is used in mouthwash for dental and oral health.
Boils: can be treated by pure tea tree oil or regular use of a soap or cleanser containing tea tree oil.
Cold sores: 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.
Dandruff: Early research reports that the use of 5% tea tree oil shampoo on mild-to-moderate dandruff may be effective and well tolerated.
Dental plaque/gingivitis: Using a mouthwash of tea tree oil diluted in water can help remedy and prevent gum disease and plaque. Regular use of toothpaste containing tea tree oil can also be beneficial in treating as well as fighting plaque buildup.
Eye infections: Early studies found that tea tree oil helped rid the eye area of the mite infection caused by ocular parasitic mites.
Fungal infections: Tea tree oil is thought to have activity against several fungus species.
Genital herpes: Research demonstrates that tea tree oil has activity against some viruses, and it has been suggested that a tea tree gel may be useful as a treatment on the skin for genital herpes.
Lice: Early studies have found that tea tree alone or in combination with other agents may be effective against lice.
Muscle aches, Arthritis or Minor sprains: Tea tree oil is very good for arthritis and muscles as it is able to penetrate and desensitize irritated nerve endings.
Sinus congestion & Coughs: Tea tree oil works to dissolve, break up and treat congestion when inhaled as a steam.
Vaginal infections (yeast and bacteria): In laboratory studies, tea tree oil has been shown to kill yeast and certain bacteria and may even reduce itching caused by yeast or bacteria. There is also evidence that these treatments are also effective for the treatment of cervicitis and chronic endocervicitis, especially when used in combination with oral antibiotic treatments.
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yes try tea tree oil for athletes foot. 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.
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