Tea tree essential oil, also known as the Australian miracle, is a traditional medicine that is an integral part of every home pharmacy. Its antiseptic, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties are a very unique combination of effective functions that we cannot find in any other essential oil. The ethereal tea tree, related to niauli and cajeput, is an excellent choice to help with many conditions. Here is everything you need to know about this special essential oil.
History of Tea Tree Essential Oil
Its unusual healing properties were discovered by the Aborigines in the north of Australia several thousand years ago. As the distillation and use of the essential oil was an unknown method, the Aboriginal people used the tea tree wood in many other ways. For example, they would inhale steam of oil from crushed tea tree leaves to cure coughs and colds. They would put fresh leaves on wounds and use the solution for colds and skin diseases. When navigator James Cook discovered the fragrant tea tree plant in New Zealand, he and his crew used it to make tea, which is how the plant got its name as we know it today. The Maori people there, like the Aborigines, used the tea tree tree for medicinal purposes, pressing the leaves and using them on wounds or making preparations to relieve colds, bladder infections and insomnia. Cook spread the word about this miraculous tree beyond the borders of Australia and New Zealand.
Tea tree essential oil was first distilled in 1925 and thus became a universal medicine. As one of the oldest medicinal agents, tea tree owes its strength to a very unique combination of effective active ingredients against fungi, bacteria and viruses. Its properties have an impressive multiple application, so it can be used to help with skin problems such as acne, eczema, ringworm, fungal diseases, wounds and other skin damage. Also, its antiviral and antibacterial properties help with colds, it can be used for disinfection and air purification.
Properties of Tea Tree Essential Oil
Due to its anti-fungal effect, tea tree essential oil is very popular for the treatment of foot and nail fungus. In addition, its antiviral properties make it effective in preventing and preventing viruses like herpes. It provides protection against a wide range of bacterial infections and has also been shown to be useful in the field of dental health.
On a psychological level, tea tree essential oil can help balance the nervous system. Its energy is characterized by courage, strength and persistence, so it restores strength to the body and mind, provides support and endurance and encourages determination, responsibility and self-confidence. Likewise, it strengthens the will and encourages clear, decisive communication and emphasizes the importance of the process 'from words to actions'.
Its fresh and warm scent with light herbal notes goes well with the essential oil of cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, cajeput, lemon, rosemary, orange and thyme, and a few drops are enough because, due to its very intense scent, it can dominate essential oil blends.
How to Use Tea Tree Essential Oil
In a diffuser
For a fresh and clean air
- 6 drops of lemon essential oil
- 4 drops of thyme essential oil
- 3 drops of tea tree essential oil
For creating a herbal scent
- 4 drops of cypress essential oil
- 4 drops of tea tree essential oil
- 4 drops of rosemary essential oil
For skin cleansing
- 2 drops of palmarosa essential oil
- 1 drop of tea tree essential oil
- 1 drop of lavender essential oil
Add the essential oil mixture to a bowl of hot water.
Cover your head with a towel, lean over the bowl and steam your face for 10-15 minutes.
In a body oil
- 30 ml of grape seed oil
- 15 ml of jojoba oil
- 4 drops of tea tree essential oil
- 2 drops of lemon essential oil
- 1 drop of cedarwood, atlas essential oil
- 1 drop of rosemary, cineol essential oil
Sore throat remedy
- 6 drops of cajeput essential oil
- 4 drops of tea tree essential oil
- 4 drops of lavender essential oil
Add the essential oil mixture to a bowl of hot water.
Cover your head with a towel, lean over the bowl and steam your face for 5-10 minutes.
Skin blemishes compress
*for 20-30 treatments
- 15 ml of grape seed oil
- 3 drops of tea tree essential oil
- 2 drops of cajeput essential oil
- 1 drop of lavender essential oil
Mix a few drops of the mixture with warm water. Wet the compress and treat the affected area. Hold the compress until it cools on the skin and repeat the procedure up to 3 times.
Foot massage blend
*antifungal
- 30 ml of neem vegetable oil
- 4 drops of geranium essential oil
- 4 drops of tea tree essential oil
- 3 drops of lavender essential oil
Dandruff treatment
*for 2 treatments
- 15 ml of coconut oil
- 3 drops of tea tree essential oil
- 2 drops of lavender essential oil
- 2 drops of thyme essential oil
Mix the ingredients and apply on the scalp. Leave it on overnight and wash it with shampoo in the morning.
First aid for blisters
- 1 drop of tea tree essential oil
- 1 drop of lavender essential oil
Apply essential oils directly to the affected area with the help of cotton and place a patch over it.
