Five possible uses of Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil has many applications. Some suggestions include:

• Wound dressing.
• Place a few drops of oil onto fresh wound dressing to kill bacteria and reduce inflammation.

• Homemade mouthwash.
• Add 2 drops of tea tree oil to a cup of water and use as mouthwash. Do not swallow as tea tree oil is toxic if taken internally.

• Natural dandruff remedy.
• Mix a few drops of tea tree oil into regular shampoo and wash hair as normal.

• Acne treatment.
• Add 4 drops of tea tree oil to a half cup of water. Apply to the face with a cotton pad once daily.

• Household cleaner.
• Mix 20 drops of tea tree oil with a cup of water and a half cup of white vinegar. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and use as an all-purpose antimicrobial cleaner.