Tea Tree Oil And Cold Sores

If you haven't heard about the uses of tea tree oil, you're simply missing out. The list of benefits and uses would be next to impossible to list in this article. Just what is tea tree oil, and how could it be beneficial as a home remedy for cold sores?

For those who may be unfamiliar, tea tree oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the tea tree species. Some of the highest quality oil comes from Australia.

Tea tree oil is an all natural germicide, antiseptic, antibacterial fungicide. It has been shown to be effective treating not only cold sores, but all types of cuts, infections, burns, scrapes, skin spots, insect bites and other skin ailments.

Tea tree oil has also been effective in curing ringworm, nail fungus, as well as athletes foot. You can cure athletes foot by diluting the oil and rubbing it on your feet and between your toes. So, the next time you have a case of athletes foot, put a little oil on your feet and you'll be cured in no time at all. 

Lice, mites, mosquitoes and scabies are more healing benefits from tea tree oil.

As a cold sore home treatment, tea tree oil has been shown to be very effective. Simply apply a few drops on the infected area a couple of times per day. This is really good news for those who suffer from the herpes simplex virus. 

Tea tree oil also works in curing planters warts, acne and mouth ulcers. The benefits from this wonderful product are incredible. If you haven't tried using tea tree oil, now would be a perfect time to start.