Tea Tree Oil and its Benefits

I’m sure you know at least some of the benefits of drinking tea, but did you know how good tea tree oil is? It has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, and people have used it as a skin astringent since sailors discovered the Australian tea tree in the 1800s. It can be used on minor cuts and abrasions, acne, athlete’s foot, insect bites, and even to prevent skin spots caused by aging.  There’s a reason they call it an essential oil.