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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

Tea tree oil is an essential oil derived from tea tree leaves that has powerful antibacterial agents, so it's no surprise that people have used it for centuries and continue to use it as an antiseptic.Studies have shown that tea tree oil kills some infections that are not susceptible to antibiotics, including bacterial and fungal skin diseases. After reading this article, you will learn how you can use tea tree oil for medicinal purposes.

Steps

1. 1 Use tea tree oil to treat acne. Before going to bed, treat pimples with a cotton swab dipped in tea tree oil. The next morning after treating acne, the face should be washed with warm water.
2. 2 If you have laryngitis, or if you have sores in your mouth, prepare a gargle solution. To do this, add 3-4 drops of tea tree oil to a glass of warm water. You need to gargle with this solution twice a day: in the morning and in the evening - i.e. after sleep and before sleep. Do not swallow the solution, but spit it into the sink.
3. 3 You can get rid of dandruff and lice if you wash your hair with a shampoo to which tea tree oil is added (at the rate of 1 drop of oil per 30 ml of shampoo).
   • If you want to speed up the process of getting rid of dandruff and lice, apply a few drops of oil to the scalp just before washing your hair. Then wash your hair with shampoo.
4. 4 You can kill bad breath by applying not only paste, but also a little tea tree oil to your toothbrush.
   • Make your own mouthwash by adding 3 drops of tea tree oil to a glass of warm water. Gargle with this solution 2-3 times a day, preferably after meals. If you are using a toothpaste or mouthwash that has tea tree oil added, do not swallow anything - spit it out.
5. 5 With the help of tea tree oil, you can relieve chest congestion, relieve sore throat. Fill a large saucepan with water and heat. Bring water to a boil, pour 2-3 drops of tea tree oil into a saucepan. Lean over the pan and cover your head with a large towel. Do not lean too close to the steam - otherwise you risk getting a skin burn.
   • Breathe in this vapor for 5-10 minutes every night before bed. Follow this procedure until the symptoms disappear completely. If symptoms persist for more than five days, see your doctor.
6. 6 Use tea tree oil to treat nail fungus. Rub the oil directly into sore nails and under the tips of the nails. Treat the affected areas once a day - preferably before bedtime.
7. 7 Prepare your bath with tea tree oil. Fill the tub with warm water and add a few drops of oil. This bath will relax your muscles and relieve pain.

Tips

• To prevent tea tree oil from becoming too active on the skin, dilute it with another oil, such as olive oil.

Warnings

• Do not take tea tree oil internally - it is for external use only.
• Be careful when using tea tree oil on sensitive areas such as the eyes, mucous membranes and genitals.
• If you have sensitive skin, tea tree oil can cause skin irritation, redness, and itching.
• Using tea tree oil may not be safe for pregnant women and nursing mothers.