Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is a kind of essential oil used in maintaining the skin, hair, and nails healthy. It originated from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a small tree in Queensland and Australia. Native Australians use tea tree oil as a traditional medicine. The tea tree is crushed to extract the oil inhaled to treat coughs and colds. The oil may also be applied directly for skin relief.
Compounds like terpinen-4-ol are found in tea tree oil, known for its healing properties. This compound kills or destroys bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It also stimulates the production of white blood cells, which helps fight germs and other foreign invaders.
The fungal-fighting properties of tea tree oil make it a valued remedy for treating toenail fungus. It combats the fungal infection in the toenails. It also prevents further infection and damage from harmful invaders. Tea tree oil can be used alone or with other remedies and traditional medications for toenail fungus. To use tea tree oil, drop a few oils in the infected area.
