Tea Tree is good for treating abscesses, blisters, cuts, warts, pimples, burns, insect bites and stings, cold sores, dandruff, herpes, oily skin, rashes (including nappy rash), acne, blackheads, verrucae, wound healing, athlete's foot and ringworm.

Because of its strong smell, it is not an ideal oil for massage, but it is excellent for adding to baths or applying with a cold compress.

Use it in a vapouriser when there is family sickness because Tea Tree a powerful immune system stimulant. It is also good for inhaling.