Tea tree oil is extracted from the tea tree leaves by steaming them and then extracting the oil squeezing the leaves. Tea tree oil is used in various natural and herbal treatments from many centuries. One of the most beneficial properties of tea tree oil is its ability to control all the infections from bacteria, virus and fungus. Tea tree oil was originally used by the aborigines of Australia in curing various ailments like skin infections, wounds, insect bites, flu, chicken pox, measles, tuberculosis, asthma, oral infections etc.

Tea tree oil is being used in various ways to promote good health. The following are some of the ways of using tea tree oil for various health benefits.

1. Tea tree oil has excellent properties that stimulate the immune system and make the body resistant to various illnesses. Massaging your body once a week with a few drops of tea tree oil added to the base oil not only strengthens your immune system but also cure rheumatic pains. To every 30 ml of base oil you must add 5-6 drops of tea tree oil.
2. The tea tree oil is also an excellent remedy for rheumatic pains. Adding 5-6 drops of tea tree oil to 30ml of base oil and massaging the joints and body with this mixture helps greatly in relieving rheumatic pains.
3. Lung infections, tuberculosis, nose congestions, bronchitis, asthma, allergies etc have all found excellent cures in tea tree oil and hot water steam inhalation. You must add 2-4 drops of tea tree oil to a bowl of boiling water and inhale the fumes coming out of the mixture.
4. Infections in the scalp, dandruff, lice infestation, hair fall etc can be effectively cured by massaging the scalp with tea tree oil. A regular massage also promotes healthy growth of hair.

Along with such beneficial qualities the tea tree oil comes with some cautions too. Using high doses of the oil may result in side effects and other reactions as it may turn into toxins. You must also make sure not to consume the oil internally and pregnant women must avoid its usage.