Tea tree oil is natures health elixir

Tea tree oil was first discovered by the Australian Aborigines, as a powerful medicine. The latin name for tea tree oil is Melaleuca Alternifolia, and the oil is extracted from the leaves and twigs of the shrub. It is a pale yellow-green color, and carries a very strong odor.

Tea tree oil has powerful germicidal and antiseptic benefits. It kills nail and toenail fungus, clears acne and herpes and helps heal cuts and burns.

The magical benefits in Tea tree oil, can soothe asthma, bronchitis and colds. Applied topically, it can help ease the discomfort of insect bites, cold sores and blisters.

You can treat dandruff by adding 1 part of the tea tree oil to 9 parts carrier oil.

Tea tree oil is very unique, as it is free from chemicals and pesticides. When purchasing tea tree oil, make sure it has not been tampered with by dilution and adulteration.

Author Notes:

Nancy Prokosh contributes and publishes news editorial to http://www.tealicious-tea-company.com.  She is a tea merchant who advocates the health benefits and offers information and advice on tea.