Once you read about the multiple ways to integrate tea tree oil into your daily life, you'll realize the importance of stocking up on it. As someone who suffers from chronic headaches, I know I'll be reaching for tea tree oil instead of Excedrin the next time one appears!

You find can tea tree oil at drugstores (such as CVS) and grocery stores (such as Whole Foods). If your local stores don't have it in stock, you can always order it online from trusty Amazon.

1. Fight viral infections and airborne germs

Since tea tree essential oil is antiviral and antibacterial, it is good for fighting germs that cause the flu and other sicknesses.

Recipe for an antiviral massage blend:

• 4 drops tea tree essential oil
• 2 drops black pepper essential oil
• 4 drops bergamot essential oil
• 4 tsp of a carrier oil such as sweet almond oil

To boost your immune system and fight off illnesses, massage the blend onto your skin at least once per day.

2. Heal wounds

To treat wounds and insect bites:

• Place 2 drops of tea tree essential oil on a cotton ball and swipe over the wound or insect bite.

It is OK to use tea tree essential oil, without a carrier oil, for treating wounds. But if you have sensitive skin, add a drop of a carrier oil to the tea tree oil before wiping the wound.

3. Disinfect surfaces in your home and car

Germ-killing cleaning solution:

• 15 drops tea tree essential oil
• 15 drops lemon essential oil
• 4 oz. white vinegar
• 8 oz. distilled water
• Mix in a spray bottle

4. Treat acne

Tea tree essential oil is considered one of the most effective, natural, acne treatments available. In fact, it can be as effective as peroxide for acne-prone skin, and does not have the harsh side-effects such as drying and peeling.

Homemade face blend for acne-prone skin:

• 4 drops tea tree essential oil
• 4 drops lemon essential oil
• 4 drops geranium essential oil
• 4 tsp jojoba carrier oil

Place several drops of the blend onto a cotton swab and wipe over your face with it in an upward motion. Allow the oils to absorb into your skin.

5. Prevent body odor (deodorant)

Natural deodorant recipe:

• 15 drops tea tree essential oil
• 1/3 cup baking soda
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 5 tbsp coconut oil
• Add lavender essential oil for scent if you

Mix together the baking soda and cornstarch in a bowl, and then add liquefied coconut oil, your essential oils and blend. Store the blend in an airtight container and use it daily.

6. Make homemade toothpaste and mouthwash

It can prevent tooth decay, bleeding gums and bad breath.

Toothpaste and mouthwash recipe:

• 15 drops tea tree essential oil
• ½ cup baking soda
• 5 tbsp liquified coconut oil
• Mix together and keep in an airtight container.

You can use the blend as toothpaste or allow it to melt in your mouth as a mouthwash. Be sure to spit it out. Never swallow tea tree essential oil.

7. Treat eczema and psoriasis

Tea tree can treat any kind of skin inflammation and is a natural healing agent, so it’s ideal for relieving the symptoms of eczema and psoriasis.

Eczema and psoriasis remedy:

• 5 drops tea tree essential oil
• 5 drops lavender essential oil
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• Rub into the affected area as needed.

8. Relieve a sore throat

Add one drop of tea tree essential oil to enough warm water with which to gargle. Make sure to spit out the mixture and not to swallow it.

9. Repell insects

Pests hate the smell of tea tree essential oil, and it is useful for repelling most of them.

Natural bug and pest spray:

• 20 drops tea tree essential oil
• 5 drops citronella essential oil
• 16 oz distilled water

Tell us if tea tree oil has helped you in any of the above ways! Do you know of any other uses for tea tree oil?

Article Source: Off the Grid News