Tea tree oil has a reputation for being a cure-all and that is no exaggeration. The healing and disinfectant properties in tea tree oil makes it a very versatile essential oil. It can also boost your immunity, but keep in mind it should not be ingested because it is poisonous so only use topically. Here are 12 amazing uses for this wondrous oil.
12 Amazing Uses for Tea Tree Oil
1. Expectorant. For the common cough, cold, and congestion you can get relief from tea tree oil by rubbing it on your chest to inhale while sleeping. Or place a drop on your pillow at night to breathe in while you sleep to wake up feeling much better.
2. Hair care. You can reduce the amount of dandruff and dry skin you may have by applying a diluted amount of tea tree essential oil to your scalp.
3. Antiseptic. Tea tree oil can be applied directly to cuts, sores, insect bites, and stings to help prevent infection and to speed up the healing process.
4. Makeup remover. When mixed with canola oil and well blended, tea tree oil can be an excellent makeup remover. Use a cotton ball soaked in oil to clean face and then rinse thoroughly with warm water.
5. Laundry. Just by adding a few drops of tea tree oil to your washing machine, you can freshen up your laundry loads.
6. Cleaner. Fill a spray bottle with water and add about 1-2 drops of oil for use as an all-purpose cleaner around the household.
7. Repellent. To help keep away fleas and ticks, use a few drops in your pet’s bed areas or crates.
8. Sunburns. Tea tree oil can naturally lessen the pain of a sunburn so apply the oil to your sunburned skin and gently rub it in.
9. Acne. Just add a drop to your everyday cleansing product or a dab on an acne breakout to help speed healing.
10. Breath freshener. Simply rinse your mouth with about 1 ounce of water and a drop of tea tree oil, but remember, do not swallow.
11. Aches and pains. Add about 10 drops of the oil along with a half cup of Epsom salts to a warm bath and massage into achy muscles for relief.
12. Mildew remover. To clean mold and mildew, mix 2 teaspoons of tea tree oil and 2 cups of water and shake well in a spray bottle. Use on tough mold and mildew stains in sinks, tubs, and showers.
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Stephanie Brandt is a wife, mother, teacher, and non-profit founder who lives in Pennsylvania with her husband of 17 years and their two sons, three dogs, and Lucky the cat. She and her husband founded a Toiletry Bank in their local area that helps over 50+ families with free toiletries several times a year. This ministry also helped her learn how to coupon so that she could give away even more free toiletries to needy families. In addition to helping others, coupons have helped her family get rid of over $50,000 in debt through coupons, budgeting, and living frugally. Follow along as she teachers you how to live on less at www.debtfreespending.com!
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