Tea tree oil, distilled from the native Australian tea tree, is harmful if ingested. However, as a topical compound, there are a number of ailments it can help to treat and certainly has its place in any natural medicine cabinet. Below are ten of the great uses for tea tree oil.

Antiseptic

Tea tree oil is an effective antiseptic due to the presence of compounds called terpenes, one of the active ingredients. It is great for eliminating common bacterial strains and can treat various skin ailments like burns, blisters or minor wounds.

Acne Treatment

The turpenes in tea tree oil also make it a …read more