Tea Tree Oil Treatment

Tea tree oil is obtained through a steam distillation process from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, the Ti tree. Tea tree oil has medicinal and antiseptic properties that help with the prevention and treatment of infection. Tea tree oil can be used to treat fungal infections of the foot such as athlete's foot, acne and other skin irritations, along with treating vaginal infections. Tea tree oil is recommended only for topical use.

Acne Treatment

• Tea tree oil can be used as an effective acne treatment. It can help to clear up acne lesions and pustules, due to its antiseptic properties. Tea tree oil is widely available in skin care preparations that specifically target acne.

Athlete's Foot

• Tea tree oil is a good treatment for fungal infections that include athlete's foot as well as toenail fungus. Simply paint the tea tree oil on the affected area two to three times a day.

Vaginal Infections

• Tea tree oil can be used effectively to treat resistant yeast infections. Use a diluted douche containing one teaspoon of tea tree oil to one quart of warm water to treat yeast infections.

Dandruff

• Tea tree oil is an effective treatment for dandruff. Look for shampoos that contain 5 percent tea tree oil for treatment of dandruff as well as other scalp irritations.

Congestion

• Tea tree oil can be used to treat nasal congestion. Inhaling vapors of tea tree oil will effectively open up nasal passages.