Teatree oil uses...

With its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiviral and mould killing properties tea tree oil is a must have in every household.

It comes from the leaves of Melaleuca Alternifornia a tree native to Queensland and New South Wales, Australia.

It contains a number of compounds, including terpinen-4-ol, that have been shown to kill certain bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Terpinen-4-ol also appears to increase the activity of your white blood cells, which help fight germs and other foreign invaders. These germ-fighting properties make tea tree oil a valued natural remedy for treating bacterial and fungal skin conditions, preventing infection, and promoting healing.

MICHELLE’S TIPS ON USING MILINDER FARMING TEA TREE OIL

Tea Tree Oil has a plethora of uses, but here are a few that we use in our household.

STORAGE: Store your oil in an airtight glass container away from direct sunlight.

SAFETY: Not to be swallowed, keep out of reach of children.

Coughs and Colds

  • Add 4-6 drops of tea tree oil to a humidifier as an air freshener or air purifier. I do this whenever the boys have cold or flu symptoms.

Tea tree oil is not to be taken, do not swallow.

Cleaning

  • Need to freshen something up that’s a little stinky? Add a teaspoon of oil to your washing machine, rubbish bin and toilet brush to give a nice fresh scent.
  • Add a few drops to a cloth or directly onto the glass to remove any adhesive residue.
  • Add a few drops to a cloth or to a spray bottle with water and use as a surface cleaner.
Tea Tree Oil being used for skin care

Skincare

Tea tree oil works as an antiseptic and can be used for acne, fungal infections e.g. tinea and minor cuts and grazes and soothing insect bites. I dab a few drops* in between my toes after a shower when I can feel any tinea coming on.

*It is recommended that tea tree oil is added to a carrier oil like olive oil, coconut oil or almond oil when used on the skin to ensure no sensitivity occurs.

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