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10+ powerful effects of tea tree oil on your health

Tea tree oil is a natural extract with amazing properties that make it popular for many infectious diseases due to fungi, bacteria and viruses. It also helps fight many diseases that are resistant to some types of antibiotics. Scientific studies have shown that tea tree oil can also treat various respiratory problems such as sore throat, cough, asthma and bronchitis.

Here are some of the many uses of tea tree oil

1- For aromatherapy

You can add one or two drops of tea tree oil to a piece of cloth moistened with warm water and inhale it to treat colds, coughs, sunburn, toothache, and all forms of bacterial infection.

2- For acne

Avoid using expensive and unnatural chemical treatments. Just use a wet cotton dipped in tea tree oil on the affected areas of your skin. But be careful not to use tea tree oil as a concentrate, as it may have a severe effect on sensitive skin. By diluting the oil with a little water, blemishes and spots will naturally disappear within one day.

3- Get rid of dandruff

Tea tree oil is very effective against dandruff. Just as it is amazing for treating acne, it can also be used to remove excess oils from the skin cells. As for dandruff, you can add a little tea tree oil (about 3-4 drops to a shampoo bottle) to your shampoo while washing your hair. But be careful not to use the oil directly on the scalp.

4- For nail infection

Tea tree oil can be used for nail care and treating nail irritations as well. Just apply one drop of tea tree oil to the nail, it will act as an anti-bacterial and anti-bacterial agent without any skin irritation.

5- For treating sinus infections

Tea tree oil is known for its antibacterial and antibacterial properties, so it is excellent for fighting respiratory infections. Boil some water and add a few drops of tea tree oil to the water while it is boiling. After removing the water from the fire, cover the head with a towel and inhale the resulting steam for 10-15 minutes.

6- Spray to clean the house

Tea tree oil can be used to clean and disinfect surfaces. Add 4-5 drops of tea tree oil to two cups of water and mix them well, then put them in a spray bottle. Use this mixture to clean surfaces inside the kitchen or home.

7- Disinfectant spray

Add 10 drops of oil and 2 cups of water to a spray bottle, and use it to sterilize and disinfect difficult places such as sinks and bathrooms. You can also use the spray to clean and sterilize sports shoes to get rid of the accumulation of bacteria and fungi.

8- To eliminate bad breath

Tea tree oil has a great ability to eliminate bad breath, as it works to get rid of bacteria and germs. Add a few drops of tea tree oil to a cup of warm water and use it as a mouthwash 3 times daily.

9- Detergent for washing clothes

Add 2-4 drops of tea tree oil to detergent for clothes that are prone to fungi build-up, such as woolen clothes. Tea tree oil gets rid of all fungi effectively.

10- Air freshener

You can prepare an air-freshening gel from tea tree oil. All you need is 2 tablespoons of gelatin powder, 20 drops of tea tree oil, ½ cup of hot water, and a clean bowl of your choice.

Then stir the gelatin powder with hot water, then add 20 drops of tea tree oil. Then pour the mixture into the bowl. After the mixture has cooled completely, put it in the refrigerator until the gelatin hardens.

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