#4. Tea Tree Oil
No, it doesn’t originate from plants that supply the tea beverage — so don’t drink it. Tea tree oils comes from the steam distillation of leaves and branches of the Tea Tree in Australia. It is highly useful as an anti-viral and anti-fungal property and treats serious infections; many tropical plants have this ability.
Pictured: 100% Pure Sun Organic Tea Tree Oil ($15 @ Amazon.com)
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#5. Cypress Oil
Distilled from the twigs, stems and needles of young cypress trees, the strong, pleasant fragrance makes cyprus a worthwhile as a deodorant. (For those who are skeptical, you can check out more stank-pit fighters here.) Additionally, it has hemostatic properties that allow it to increase the clotting of blood and halt blood flow in serious wounds, helping to save lives.
