Tea tree is used for its antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, insecticidal, and immune stimulant properties. In aromatherapy it is often mixed with Blue gum eucalyptus, Clary sage, ginger lavender, lemon, rosemary and Scotch pine to prepare many different mixtures for many different ailments. Tea tree has recently been added to today s aromatherapy list and is recognized for its ability to stimulant the immune system. Recently researchers from France, Australia, and the United States have been doing tests with tea tree to see if its anti-infectious and antiviral properties work for skin conditions. Tea tree is used as a cleanser and as an antiseptic.
Tea tree is good for acne, burns and blisters.
It can be placed on the problem spots or as a rinse. Tea tree has been used by many different cultures throughout history. The Australian Aborigines have used it for centuries to cleanse infected wounds. Herbalists use it to aid in relieving symptoms of whooping cough, tuberculosis, asthma, bronchitis, and sinusitis. When taken over time it will immediately ward off infections, and is now being tested for its effects against the deadly AIDS virus.