Tea Tree Oil is taken from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternfifolia and has many beneficial medical properties. It should not be confused with tea oil used for seasoning and cooking, which comes from pressed seeds of the tea plant (tea you drink).

Tea Tree Oil is known for its antiseptic and antifungal action and can be used for skin care and treatment, insect bites, boils and minor wounds, soothing sunburn, poison ivy and bee stings. You can even use it as a natural method to treat fleas by directly applying to you pets. I would recommend diluting it in bathing water for smaller pets.

I use Tea Tree Oil to treat toenail and athlete’s fungus by applying directly to the nail or foot. If your skin is sensitive, add 5-6 drops to warm water and soak your feet for 15 minutes. I’ve had great success with this treatment.