Melaleuca

Melaleuca has been used to treat all different sorts of infections, and has long been revered for its antiseptic properties. Melaleuca  is an excellent choice for wound care and tissue healing, and has long been known as a potent anti-fungal agent.  It has been documented to kill many bacteria, viruses and fungi on contact, so it is excellent for cuts, wounds and burns, or anywhere harmful bacteria might be found.


Our favorite uses for Melaleuca:

1. Melaleuca oil is very important in the health of the immune system, as it acts as an immune-stimulant and increases the body's ability to fight off any infections.  It can be applied topically or ingested, but is also very effective when diffused.  
2. Melaleuca oil can also is used to revive the mind and body after shock.
3. Melaleuca oil is used all around the world, for its great effectiveness at warding off infections of any kind.  It is active in all three varieties of infectious organisms: bacteria, fungi and viruses.
4. Melaleuca can help with influenza, cold sores and gingivitis.
5. Besides its superb anti-infectious properties, tea tree oil is also very effective at clearing bronchial congestion, asthma, coughs, sinusitis, whooping cough and tuberculosis.
6. For the genito-urinary system, tea tree oil can be used to help clear vaginal thrush, cystitis and genital infections, in general.
7. On the skin, tea tree oil clears abscesses, acne, burns, herpes, oily skin, athlete's foot, cold sores, blemishes, diaper rash, warts, sunburn and infected wounds.  It is also effective at fighting dandruff.
8. Diffusing Melaleuca oil it may assist with colds, sinusitis and bronchitis, or any other respiratory ailment.
9. When added to water, for washing or bathing, melaleuca has great value in treating abscesses, bed sores, acne, boils, lice, dandruff and wounds, and can also be applied neat on problem areas, with a cotton swab.  These same remedies can be used safely on pets.
10. For lice, apply tea tree oil neat onto the scalp, let sit for 40 minutes and wash the hair.  Repeat every second day, for twelve days.
11. Melaleuca oil can be used as a mouthwash, for gum infections, mouth ulcers, throat infections and tonsillitis.  Dilute before using.