Another amazing use for Tea Tree Oil!
I have always loved Tea Tree Oil and I’ve seen a few of it’s different uses listed here on Broomhuggers! I was first introduced to it when I got my belly button pierced (Ahh.. the teen years!) and it got slightly infected. The guy that did the piercing for me suggested I try this oil and it helped me heal amazingly fast. Ever since then I’ve been singing the praises of Tea Tree Oil!
I learned one of it’s newest uses this week. A relative of mine called me up to ask me if she could use Tea Tree Oil on a fever blister since she was out of the usual product she used. I told her that it wasn’t going to hurt her and long as she was careful not to actually ingest it and she should give it a shot. Now, if you’ve never had a fever blister (also known as a cold sore) you might not know that they can take weeks to heal. The over the counter products help them heal faster but still a good 4 – 5 days for most people. Well, she called me back the next day saying that the blister was almost gone! The Tea Tree Oil strikes again! There are so many other uses for this handy, easy to find, essential oil. Type Tea Tree Oil into your favorite search engine to see it’s many other helpful uses and then run to your local grocery store (Walmart, Kroger and Target should all carry it) and pick some up!
Usage: dab a bit on, or dilute it with water and use as mouthwash.
Note: Tea Tree Oil is not intended for ingestion. Specifically, limit oral exposure in children, pregnant women, or anyone who would be prone to swallow it. Tea tree oil can also be an irritant to those with sensitive skin. Try dabbing a small amount on your hand or shoulder, and if your skin doesn’t react than you can use it more liberally. For more information on the safety of tea tree oil, see the National Institute of Health.
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One of my all time favorite uses: zits! With care, of course, especially since you don’t want it too close to the eyes and those of us with glasses can trap the fumes behind those lenses.
However, it brings that sucker to a head and gets rid of it so much faster than anything I’ve ever tried…I swear by it.
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