5 most effective ways to use tea tree oil for babies

Using Cajeput oil for babies will bring effects such as antibacterial, help the wound heal, reduce cough and phlegm, treat insect stings, effectively reduce bloating. When using, mothers need to note the dosage used for each purpose, limit the application on the sensitive skin of the baby and do not abuse.

What is tea tree oil?

Cajeput oil is an essential oil extracted from the wind melaleuca tree (Melaleuca Leucadedron L). Hence also known as wind melaleuca oil. Wind melaleuca trees grow into a natural forest in Vietnam.

Melaleuca forests are widely distributed in Thua Thien-Hue and scattered in Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Long An, Dong Thap Muoi, Tay Ninh ...

Chemical composition analysis of tea tree oil has many substances, but only two are effective. That is:

Eucalyptol accounts for 42-52%. Effects: mild antiseptic, phlegm, has a pleasant aroma and taste, so it is used in many cough medicines , mouthwash and cosmetics, ...

α-Terpineol accounts for 5-12%. This is the raw material used to produce many specific antiseptics and fungi.

 

What is the right way to use tea tree oil for babies?

Distinguish between wind tea tree oil and tea tree oil?

There are many people who confuse wind tree oil and tea tree oil. Perhaps because the short names are "cajeput oil", many people mistakenly think these two types are one. In fact, they have completely different uses.

Tea tree oil

Extracted from natural wind cajeput tree, scientific name is Melaleuca Leucadedron L. Uses to treat diseases: aches and pains, low numbness, prevention and treatment of flu and nasal congestion, antispasmodic, cough, expectorant, help digestion, ...

Tea tree oil

Melaleuca tea scientific name is Melaleuca alternifolia Maiden & E. Betche ex Cheel. Tea tree oil is popularly used in beauty: it helps treat acne, brighten skin, fade dark spots, limit oily skin, take care of hair, treat dandruff, ...

How to use tea tree oil for babies

1. Antibacterial

α-Terpineol is the main substance of the wind melaleuca plant, which can kill bacteria or fungus very well. Therefore, mothers can apply or apply tea tree oil to their babies to help eliminate fungi or bacteria that are at risk of causing disease. 

2. Helping the wound to heal quickly

Mom can apply or apply to wounds caused by chickenpox, rashes or pimples, or insect bites ... This way will help fade scars, quickly recover damage on baby's skin. It also helps to prevent harmful infections. 

3. Long phlegm, effective cough reduction

Cajeput oil can be used to treat colds, runny nose, and cough with phlegm in children. Usage: Apply or apply a few drops of tea tree oil on chest or on pillows while baby is sleeping. Or mothers can massage essential oils into the baby's feet to keep the body warm.

4. Reduce itchiness, irritation caused by insect bites

Eucalyptol in tea tree oil is effective in antiseptic as well as analgesic. Therefore, if the baby is accidentally stung or bitten by an insect, the mother just needs to apply a few drops of tea tree oil to reduce the itchy pain and redness.

5. Relieve bloating, digestive disorders

The Cineol ingredient in tea tree oil works to heat up as well as induce pain relief. When the baby is bloated or difficult to digest, the mother can refer to the following usage.

Put a few drops of essential oil on hand and gently massage the baby's abdomen. Cineol will quickly penetrate the skin, while stimulating blood circulation to work regularly.

This contributes to stimulating bowel movements to promote excess gas stasis, gradually reducing flatulence , indigestion for the baby.

Note on how to use tea tree oil for babies

Good and many uses are like that, but if used improperly or overused, it will cause undesirable effects for the baby.

Dosage used

You can refer to the recommended dosage when using Cajeput oil for babies:

Mix in bath water: 5 drops

Massage: 1 drop

Apply the soles of the feet: 1 drop

Apply to mosquito or insect bites: 1 drop

Mix with water in steam: 3-4 drops

Limit application / application on sensitive skin of the baby

Sensitive areas limit direct application such as face, head, neck. Massage, the mother can apply directly to the soles of the feet, chest, back. However, mothers should also observe the child's reaction when using it for the first time.

How to use tea tree oil for babies: Do not overdo it

Only use Cajeput oil for children only when it is necessary. Mother should not use every day, innocent because it is not good and can cause irritation to children.

For a long time, tea tree oil is widely used for infants, young children, the elderly. With its non-hot properties, no side effects, tea tree oil is chosen by many people in the family medicine cabinet. But you should also remember to carefully store the tea tree oil. Because babies can be curious and lead to danger if ingested.

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