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The many benefits of tea tree oil

Last Updated : 20 May 2016, 18:25 IST
Last Updated : 20 May 2016, 18:25 IST

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Tea tree essential oil is known for its antiseptic, antimicrobial, antiviral, cicatrisant, expectorant and antifungal treatment or infection reducing properties. In recent years, its healing benefits have been catching on like wild fire. Here’s looking at some of its advantages:

Tea tree essential oil has an antibiotic effect and helps in treating ailments such as skin infections, itchiness from rashes, burns, acne and so on.

It can be used in a homemade toothpaste as it cures bad breath naturally.

 It also has been found as an effective treatment for warts and soothes insect bites as it can be absorbed by our skin.

It is useful in several homemade kitchen cleaners.

Tea tree essential oil has balsamic properties that generally boost health. It promotes the absorption of nutrients from food and gives protection from diseases as well.

It is also helpful in fading away of the scar marks and spots left by eruptions, boils, pox and acne.

It helps cure viral infections like common cold and influenza, mumps, measles, chicken pox and acne.

Tea tree essential oil is a stimulant. It is very beneficial in taking care of certain hair conditions such as dandruff, premature hair loss and keeping the scalp moisturised.

This oil has a stimulating effect on hormone secretions, blood circulation, and most importantly, the immune system. It boosts immunity in the body.

It has anti-inflammatory properties and helps in providing relief from muscular pain, aches and sprains.

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Published 20 May 2016, 14:54 IST

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