Teatrea oil what is it??
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teatree oil is an oil that comes from the teatree grown in australia and asia. The oil that comes from the tree comes from the leaves that are picked from the tree. The aboriginals in australia used the teatree oil to treat cuts and skin infections. The australian soldiers in WW1 used the oil as a disinfectant to clean with.
People do still use teatree oil for these uses today....if fact I personally use it for everything...like the best thing known to man...I've used it on insect bites, the children at the daycare use it as a deterent from headlice, it's a wonderful anti-inflammatory...I've known people who have had cockroaches and wiped out the cupboards with oil and water solution and the cockroach problem was solved....here is an excellent website for u.......
Tea tree oil ? I think is what you are asking is and antiseptic oil that is natural.
I think you mean Tea Tree oil, which is oil from the melaleuca tree. It is used often as an antiseptic or in natural cleaners. Take a look at the link below.
it is a natural remedy for acne. but i tried it and found it to be mildly effective. the smell can also be overwhelming.
Its like an all-around antiseptic and anti-inflammatory oil....it is used for topical applications only...it cant be taken internally. Its good for a lot of skin disorders and it can even soothe hemorrhoids.
tea tree oil is the essential oil of a tree that grows in Australia.
Most bottles will give the name of the plant it comes from.
Tea Tree Oil is amazing stuff. It IS a first aid kit in a bottle.
Tea tree oil has been recognized as a potent antiseptic in Australia anecdotally for much longer than there has been scientific evidence. However, recent studies support a role for tea tree oil in skin care and treatment of various ailments.
Tea tree oil is a known antifungal agent, effective in vitro against multiple dermatophytes found on the skin. In vivo, shampoo with 5% tea tree oil has been shown to be an effective treatment for dandruff due to Malassezia furfur, the most common cause of the condition.
Effectiveness of topical tea tree oil preparations for Candidiasis is supported by their ability to kill Candida in vitro.
In the treatment of moderate acne, topical application of 5% tea tree oil has shown an effect comparable to 5% benzoyl peroxide, albeit with slower onset of action.
Tea tree oil is also effective for treating bug bites, boils and minor wounds. It may cause less of a stinging sensation than some other antiseptics.