Amazing tea tree distillate
When one speaks of tea tree oil, the Australian tea tree oil is usually meant, which is obtained from the leaves of the Australian tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). The leaves of the Melaleuca trees have long been part of the traditional medical foundation of the Aborigines. However, the distillate was probably first produced in a scientific environment about 100 years ago. Since then, it has established itself in alternative medicine mainly due to its strong antiseptic, bactericidal and fungicidal properties.
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To note:
- Tea tree distillate has been used in alternative medicine for around 100 years
- Has strong antiseptic, bactericidal and fungicidal effects
Tea tree oil against wasps
Its effective antimicrobial properties have made tea tree oil a permanent fixture as a home remedy. In addition to its healing effect on skin problems, throat irritations and mental restlessness, it has also proven itself as a repellent against insects.
As an odor barrier
On the one hand, most insects, including wasps, find its fresh, ethereal, spicy smell repulsive. An intense smell of tea tree oil in the air can actually keep wasps away to a certain extent. Such odor barriers, such as the scent of lavender or basil, must, however, be relied on with restrictions. You won't let yourself be dissuaded from tempting smelling sources of food such as open jam jars or juicy grilled steaks on the garden table. They simply cannot afford that with a state that needs to be cared for with around 9,000 animals.
But if you do not want to be visited by wasps while relaxing in a deck chair, you can apply tea tree oil scent to your immediate surroundings in the following way:
- In the scented light
- Via a spray disperser
In the case of scented light, the flame has a deterrent effect on wasps and the scent is emitted intensely. You can achieve a particularly acute and targeted effect by diluting the tea tree oil with water and adding it to a spray dispenser.
As a reliever for stings
Tea tree oil can also help if you have already had a sting. As a skin remedy, it has already proven itself due to its antimicrobial effect. In addition, it is said to have a slowing effect on excessive immune reactions to insect venom. It is important for allergy sufferers to know that undiluted oil carries a risk of contact dermatitis.
Use pure tea tree oil
Basically, you should make sure to use real and high quality tea tree oil. There are numerous low-quality stretch and perfumed products that hardly achieve the desired effect. It is best to get the oil from health food stores or health food stores and pay attention to the note that it is 100% made from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia. Of course, you have to dig a little deeper into your pocket than with supermarket alternatives. However, you usually only need a few drops per application.
