MY GRANDMA’S REMEDIES: TEA TREE OIL
Tea tree oil is taken from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, which grows naturally in Australia. The oil has long been used as a remedy to heal cuts and help ease skin complaints.
It has effective antiviral and antifungal qualities and protects the skin. The oil can be used to treat athlete’s foot, soften corns and stop cuts from becoming infected. It is also a natural treatment for acne and does not cause redness of the skin like some other acne products.
Rinsing your hair with warm water and tea tree oil combats dandru , and helps children to get rid of head lice. There are also tea tree oil-infused soaps and shampoos.
The oil also has many great uses around the home. Mixed with water and vinegar it makes a useful cleaner, helping to remove mould and mildew from washing machines, it freshens carpets and even rids pets of fleas.
It has effective antiviral and antifungal qualities and protects the skin. The oil can be used to treat athlete’s foot, soften corns and stop cuts from becoming infected. It is also a natural treatment for acne and does not cause redness of the skin like some other acne products.
Rinsing your hair with warm water and tea tree oil combats dandru , and helps children to get rid of head lice. There are also tea tree oil-infused soaps and shampoos.
The oil also has many great uses around the home. Mixed with water and vinegar it makes a useful cleaner, helping to remove mould and mildew from washing machines, it freshens carpets and even rids pets of fleas.