{"id":8244,"date":"2022-08-29T20:21:33","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T20:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=8244"},"modified":"2022-09-01T17:00:22","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T17:00:22","slug":"tea-tree-oil-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/tea-tree-oil-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Tea Tree Oil Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve had skin irritations, nail fungus or athlete\u2019s foot, you\u2019re probably familiar with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements-tea-tree-oil\/art-20364246\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"tea tree oil (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">tea tree oil<\/a>. It\u2019s available in many over-the-counter skin creams, soaps, deodorants, lotions, and topical treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header0\">In this Healthy Insight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#Header1\" class=\"rank-math-link\">What is Tea Tree Oil? (<em>Melaleuca alternifolia<\/em>)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header2\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Health Benefits of Tea Tree Oil<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header3\" class=\"rank-math-link\">5 Surprising Ways to Use Tea Tree Oil in Your Home<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tea-tree-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"tea tree\" class=\"wp-image-8246\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tea-tree-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tea-tree-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tea-tree-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tea-tree-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header1\">What is Tea Tree Oil? (<em>Melaleuca alternifolia)<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Native to Australia, the melaleuca tree, from which tea tree oil is derived, is an evergreen-type tree similar to cypress. It is so hardy it keeps growing even after it\u2019s been cut down! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe its sturdiness is what caught the eye of the indigenous people of Australia who were first to use tea tree oil as a topical treatment. Even as recently as WWII it was included in soldiers\u2019 military kits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tea-tree-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"woman putting on tea tree oil for skin and nails\" class=\"wp-image-8247\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tea-tree-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tea-tree-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tea-tree-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tea-tree-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header2\">Health Benefits of Tea Tree Oil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Never ingest tea tree oil. Due to its potency, it\u2019s important to dilute it with a carrier oil in a ratio of 1 or 2 drops of tea tree oil to 12 drops of carrier. Here are just a few <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Beauty-Care\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"beauty and health (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">beauty and health<\/a> benefits of tea tree oil:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keeps nails fresh and clean<\/li><li>Moisturizes dry cuticles<\/li><li>Soothes insect bites, itchiness or scraped skin<\/li><li>Promotes tingly fresh scalp when added to shampoo<\/li><li>Clears sinuses \u2013 simply add a few drops to a steamy shower and inhale the vapors<\/li><li>Fosters emotional balance as aromatherapy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header3\">5 Surprising Ways to Use Tea Tree Oil in Your Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>General cleaning spray.<\/strong> In an empty spray bottle, mix 10 drops with 2 cups of hot water and \u00bd cup white vinegar. This will keep surfaces sanitary and sparkling. To keep your shower fresh, add 2 teaspoons of dish washing liquid to the solution above and spritz daily to keep buildup and funky smells away. Caution: Do not use on granite or marble as the acidic vinegar can eat away at the stone.<\/li><li><strong>Kitchen sink scrub.<\/strong> Did you know the kitchen sink actually has more than 100,000 times more bacteria than the average toilet? It\u2019s chock-full of grime, bacteria, mold and gunk. Keep it clean with a tea tree oil scrub. Simply mix a few drops of tea tree oil to baking soda and scour around the drain and grooves of your sink. It leaves a pleasant aroma too.<\/li><li><strong>Deodorizer<\/strong>. Pet beds can leave the entire house smelling like a wet dog. Deodorize their bedding by adding a teaspoon or two to your laundry detergent. Works great for sweaty gym or work clothes too.<\/li><li><strong>Washing machine cleaner<\/strong>. Say goodbye to musty smells by adding two teaspoons of tea tree oil to an empty hot wash cycle. Afterwards be sure to leave the washer lid\/door open to allow it to completely dry.<\/li><li><strong>Air freshener.<\/strong> Cooking smells? Unpleasant aromas of unknown origin? Company coming? Tea Tree Oil to the rescue. Just add a few drops to a diffuser to naturally deodorize and freshen the air.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>As you see, there are a lot of good reasons to keep Tea Tree Oil around the house. Try it today and discover for yourself why it has been so popular for so long!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Herbs\/Tea-Tree-Oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tea-tree-oil-cta.jpg\" alt=\"browse tea tree oil\" class=\"wp-image-8248\" width=\"240\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tea-tree-oil-cta.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tea-tree-oil-cta-168x300.jpg 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve had skin irritations, nail fungus or athlete\u2019s foot, you\u2019re probably familiar with tea tree oil. It\u2019s available in many over-the-counter skin creams, soaps, deodorants, lotions, and topical treatments. In this Healthy Insight What is Tea Tree Oil? (Melaleuca alternifolia) Health Benefits of Tea Tree Oil 5 Surprising Ways to Use Tea Tree Oil [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":8245,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8244","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-and-wellness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8244"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8244"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8244\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8253,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8244\/revisions\/8253"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8244"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8244"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}