Tea Tree Oil is a great massaging oil
Tea tree oil is a essential oil with a fresh odor. It is extracted from the leaves of the tree Melaleuca alternifolia which is native to the northeast coast of New South Wales, Australia. The oil is claimed to have beneficial cosmetic and medical properties (including antiseptic and anti fungal action).
Scientific research supports claims for various health benefits.When inhaled, tea tree oil is said to make breathing easier by breaking up congestion. It supposedly can help ease a sore throat and reduce the symptoms of cold, flu and fungal infections. As a bath additive it may control bacteria in spas and pools. It is used for fungal nail infections, athlete's foot, foul body odor, burning feet, etc. Massaging tea tree oil into the affected area may alleviate the discomfort of sore muscles or joint injuries.