Tea tree oil, which is one of the strongest natural antiseptics, is widely used in modern medicine and cosmetology. A natural substance is a part of many pharmaceutical, cosmetic and perfumery products: gels, creams, lotions, shampoos, etc. In the pharmacy, if desired, you can buy and pure tea tree oil.
Application of tea oil for medical purposes
Essential oil of tea tree is used in the therapy of the following diseases:
- flu;
- cold;
- sinusitis;
- tonsillitis ;
- otitis;
- diseases of the genitourinary system;
- hemorrhoids;
- skin diseases, including fungal etiology;
- helminthiases.
Contraindications to the use of tea tree oil are:
- Infant age;
- pregnancy.
- allergy to the substance.
Tea Tree Oil for Colds
Most often, tea tree oil is used to eliminate all manifestations of colds, because it has pronounced antiseptic properties, it helps to destroy viruses and bacteria in the body, moreover, the oil perfectly stimulates immunity. To use the tea tree oil to get rid of the common cold, you should apply a drop of fragrant substance on the wings of the nose and the area of the face directly under the nose. If time permits, it is advisable to do inhalation with oil. To conduct the procedure, you must:
- In a small container with hot water, pour 2 - 3 drops of essential oil.
- Then within 5 - 7 minutes, covered with a terry towel, inhale the healing vapors.
Tea tree oil with genyantema
Chronic rhinitis often leads to the development of sinusitis - an infectious inflammation of the maxillary sinuses. Treatment of sinusitis can be carried out with tea tree oil. Substances that contain a fragrant substance:
- reduce the manifestation of symptoms;
- contribute to an increase in drainage function in the outflow of secreted secretions;
- provide an easy anesthetic effect, relieving headaches.
With genyantritis, inhalations with tea tree oil are also organized as in the common cold, but the amount of etheric substance is doubled. The tank is poured with 0.5 liters of hot water and 5 drops of oil are added. The procedures are repeated three times a day.
No less effective method - washing the nasal passages with a water-oil solution. For its preparation, 5 drops of oil are mixed in 100 g of water. During the procedure, you can use a special device or a conventional pipette. Rinsing of the nose is also used to prevent sinusitis with a protracted runny nose.