Day: March 20, 2012

Tea tree oil was historically used as a substitute for tea, which is how it got its name. The leaves of the tea tree contain potent and medicinally valuable oil. Which, when applied to the skin, is used to treat a host of conditions. It is so effective that it is used in a variety…

Eucalyptus oil is an aromatic oil derived from the eucalyptus tree, a soaring evergreen native to Tasmania. The plant has been a medicinal component for centuries, and is still used today to make a host of commercial products, including cough drops, toothpastes, mouthwashes, soaps, perfumes, and ointments. Because the oil contains potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds,…