TEA TREE OIL

Tea tree essential oil, or tea tree oil, is derived from *Melaleuca alternifolia*, a plant of the Myrtaceae family. Known for its numerous properties, it is useful in cases of fungi, mycosis, sore throat, fever, gingivitis, and canker sores. Let's find out more about it. Properties and benefits of tea tree essential oil
Antibiotic: in aromatherapy, tea tree oil refers to the essential oil extracted from the *Melaleuca* plant, one of the most powerful due to its broad-spectrum antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal action. For topical use, it is employed as an antifungal against skin fungi and nail mycosis, and as an antiviral for herpes, warts, and verrucas.
Tea tree oil can be a natural antibiotic for infected sores, wounds, burns, and pyorrhea.
Mucolytic: its vapors can promote respiratory well-being and fight flu syndromes characterized by the presence of mucus and phlegm. In fact, when inhaled, it provides an effective fluidifying and expectorant action on the respiratory tract, and like all balsamic oils, it acts on a stuffy nose and excessive bronchial secretions.
Anti-inflammatory: as it is non-irritating, tea tree oil is recommended for local use on particularly delicate areas such as the mucous membranes of the mouth, vagina, and anus. On these soft tissues, in addition to its antiseptic activity, it helps reduce inflammation in cases of irritation, gingivitis, canker sores, leukorrhea, burning and itching, fissures, and boils; it is also useful for dental abscesses. For this type of application, it must be diluted in pure aloe gel.
Antiparasitic: tea tree oil is used as an effective remedy against lice infestations, which can affect adults and school-age children, as well as animal parasites.