The magical essential oil: Australian native Tea Tree

Native Australian Tea Tree (melaleuca alternifolia)

Indigenous Australians regarded the Australian native Tea Tree 'magical'. This was attributed because of the healing qualities of waters nearby native Tea Trees. Australian Aboriginees discovered that wherever the Tea Tree shed its leaves into a nearby lagoon (in which they bathed), it dispersed its healing oil into the waters thus noticing its 'magical' healing capability.

Today, you can use this remarkable oil for a myriad of ailments. It functions as an antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antimicrobial, antiseptic and antifungal. One caveat is to research the optimal dosage and suitable applications for this essential oil. For example, Tea Tree essential oil is not recommended for pregnant nor breastfeeding mothers. It's also not recommended for animals. Otherwise, remember to test a small patch on your skin to ensure you're not one of the rare individuals allergic to this efficacious medicinal oil

When selecting a native Australian Tea Tree essential oil, check that it's 100% pure, organic and sold in dark or indigo glass (to guarantee its purity and efficacy). It should also be used topically and never ingested. Once you have successfully tested the essential oil on your skin and find it's compatible with your skin type, you can then have it on standby for emergencies and domestic applications, including:

• burns (some medical grade burn pads contain native Australian Tea Tree essential oil)
• dandruff
• athlete's foot
• nail infections 
• fungal infections
• gingivitis
• cold sores
• herpes
• boils
• MRSA
• lice
• scabies
• toothache
• tooth abscess compress (until you can get to the dentist)
• mouth disinfectant for a sore throat (just mix a few drops in a glass of water, swish in mouth and spit it all out)
• coughs 
• congested sinus (use in an oil burner)
• aromatherapy: apparently, Tea Tree essential oil calms and grounds when a person's in shock, 'hysteria' or upset
• skin cancer (it can both prevent and treat skin cancer according to one study by the University of Western Australia)
• anti-aging (some non-clinically tested claims include it can activate tired skin cells, be anti-aging and erase fine wrinkles)
• psorisis
• acne
• blackheads
• cuts
• insect bites
• rashes
• washing
• airfreshner
• household cleaning (dilute in water)
• shoe deodorizer
• hair shampoo
• warts
• bacterial infections
• stimulate hair grow
• stop or reverse hair loss
• keloid scars
• candida
• jock itch
• ear ache
• deodorant

and so much more...

For more information, research this amazing and comparatively affordable essential oil for recommended dosage and application methods. You'll wonder how you ever managed without Australian native Tea Tree essential oil.