Actions: powerful antiseptic, anti-fungal, anti-viral, germicidal .
Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Plant Family: Myrtaceae
Parts Used: distilled from leaves

Tea tree is comparable to lavender oil not only in that it has similar uses, but also in that they both have so many possible applications. It is commonly used on infected wounds and skin problems. It is used successfully in the treatment of many common foot problems including, athlete's foot, corns, skin cracking, fungal infections, and smelly feet. It is also an excellent remedy for cuts, wounds, sores, boils, ringworm, psoriasis, viral infections and much more. It is relatively inexpensive and the problems it is used for are among the easiest to research. These facts make it a household item common in most homes today.