The Possible Benefits of Tea Tree Oil - For Wrinkles, Anti Fungal, Scalp Treatment and Other Skin Problems
Tea tree oil is one of the mainstay compounds of the natural health world. Known as an essentail oil, tea tree is not a health food, but rather a herbal treatment used for many centuries in the countries where it grows, notably Australia and parts of Asia.
Many of the benefits of tea tree oil relate to the skin, and this natural antisceptic, anti-bacterial and anti fungal plant has been used by many generations of indigenous peoples in the land of the tea tree. The skin conditions it may be used for include wrinkles, acne, athlete's foot and dandruff. In fact, it is probably worth trying for any skin complaint.
As I write this, I have been suffering for a few weeks from dry and raw skin on the bottom of my right foot, which seems to have been triggered by walking on concrete dust having moved into a new home while the building work was still continuing around us. The first thing I looked for online was a tea tree based skin ointment, and chose one made with tea tree oil and beeswax, and am now applying it to the foot every day.
One of the original uses of tea tree, as used by indigenous peoples was for applying to cuts and grazes to speed healing, and lessen the risk of infection; tea tree is known to have antibacterial qualities.
Tea tree oil can be found in many forms in health stores, and has come a long way since its first use as a health giving tea many centuries ago. You will find that many acne creams, dry skin ointments, ant fungal treatments, natural anti dandruff shampoos and other skin treatments contain tea tree oil, reflecting its status as an established natural friend of the human skin.
The main reason for the effectiveness of tee tree oil is thought to be compounds known as terpenoids, which have been shown to kill both bacterial and fungal infections.
The fungicidal property of tea tree oil makes tea tree oil such a good treatment for athletes foot, one of the most common fungal conditions, but it also treats other fungal conditions.
Other uses for this natural healer are in treating lice, yeast infections and boils
Tea tree oil has also been proven effective as a topical antiseptic, and has shown promise in treating yeast infections, boils, lice, thrush (through gargling) and even yeast infections.
Please note, if you use tea tree oil for gargling, be sure not to swallow it as it can be poisonous internally if in sufficient quantities. Tea tree has also been known to cause allergic reactions in a few people, so that is something to look out for.