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Extracts of tea tree oil have been used for centuries to combat a number of internal and topical illnesses of the human body. The knowledge of the oil’s uses was derived from Australia, where the tree grows and has been used for a long time by Aboriginal people. It’s current worldwide appeal is due to it’s effective medicinal properties, including it’s ability to stimulate the immune system when an infection is attacking the body.

Tea tree oil is very effective against viruses, bacteria, and fungal infections. It encourages the body to sweat, which has been recognized in natural healing as a valuable response to infection. It is also a very powerful astringent and a natural deodorizer for the skin. Extracts of the oil can be frequently found in facial and haircare products to combat oily skin and scalps. A bottle of tea tree oil can be put in a medical kit to treat cuts and scrapes, and can be applied neat on the skin to treat warts.

Though tea tree oil produces no harmful effects in most people, it’s potency may affect people with sensitive skin. A reaction to the oil would be the same as many allergies, which may include a red rash and itchy skin. If the essential oil is purchased, only a few drops should be used in bath and one to two drops in a room vaporizer. It should be used cautiously until one is certain that there is no adverse reaction.

Neat tea tree oil is also an effective treatment for cold sores. Putting a few drops on the blister at the first signs of sensation will halt the blister from forming. Some mix the oil with a little alcohol first. It can be used to treat the blisters from chickenpox and shingles as well.

Perhaps the most important feature of tea tree oil is its ability to act as an immuno-stimulant, effectively useful in debilitating illnesses such as glandular fever. It is also useful for people who easily succumb to infections or who recover slowly from illnesses. Tea tree oil can be valuable for colds, influenza and other infectious maladies. Though it may not completely arrest the onset of an illness, it helps to lessen it’s severity and ward off secondary infections.

There are many essential oils that work to prevent bacteria and viruses, but very few that are anti-fungal in nature. Tea tree oil cannot only effectively treat infections such as athlete’s foot and ringworm, but is important in controlling thrush in the body, which can result in a number of symptoms. It does this by reducing the rate in which the organisms reproduce and helps to strengthen the resistance of the body against them.

These uses of tea tree oil are not exhaustive. Fortunately there is a large commercial market for the product, and you can test it out in toothpastes, lozenges, lotions and creams. If they contain pure extracts of the oil, these products can offer a safe way to reap the benefits of tea tree for home use.

My mother has always said that I was born with a green thumb and looking around me I can’t help but agree. My entire property is covered with lush plants. And while some of them shouldn’t grow very well in this climate, my tender care ensures that they flourish and prosper. Some of them are decorative and ornamental, some of them are good for food, and some of them have herbal medicinal purposes. My favorite one of all is my lemon tree.

I have always had a weakness for citrus trees of all kinds. When I was growing up in Florida, we had a grove of orange trees growing wild in the backyard of our property. We had some gorgeous land, former farmland gone fallow, but still quite fertile. We never did anything with it. My parents preferred to let it do what it wanted until I was 15. It was then that I asked for a plot of my own to cultivate some plants. My parents agreed and soon I had a great hobby. Until I grew my first lemon trees, I hadn’t realized my true passion.

People do not realize how many neat and interesting things you can do with a lemon tree. It is definitely good for more than lemonade! Western cuisine often ignores many of the uses of citrus, but a lot of the best dishes are made much better by fresh lemon oil. You can cook Mediterranean grape leaves without adding lemon pepper, but they’re nowhere near as good. Similarly, a bit of lemon rind in your tea in the morning adds a refreshing and zesty tang to an otherwise bland cup.

One of the best things about lemon tree plants is how easy they are to grow. Sprouting a new tree can be tough, but once you have it going, it basically takes care of itself. All you have to do is remember to weed the area around it from time to time and ensure that it has enough water. Fruit trees in general are great projects. Usually, they are hearty enough for beginners to care for, And the reward of growing one is obvious. In just a couple years, your lemon tree will start to bloom with fresh citrus fruit all season long. You will have more lemons than you know what to do with! Best of all, you can give those lemons away as presents. No matter what the fruit, people love it if you grew yourself!