Tea Tree Oil for Bad Breath

There is a tree native to Australia called the Tea tree, and an essential oil distilled from its leaves and stems appears to have a myriad of healthful uses - one of them is Tea tree oil for bad breath. It seems that people are using dental floss soaked in Tea tree oil, or adding a couple of drops to the toothpaste on a toothbrush. They say it works wonders.
If you have bad breath Tea tree oil may work because it has antibacterial properties, and the majority of cases of bad breath, particularly the nasty chronic kind, are caused by the activities of bacteria in our mouths. These bacteria break down proteins and produce bad smelling volatile sulfur compounds that are expelled in the breath. Tea tree oil for bad breath may work because the oil is toxic to the bacteria: they are fragile, and can be killed by drugs and chemicals.
If you do some research on Tea tree oil for bad breath, you will discover that the oil should not be taken internally - it is really not known what effect ingesting the oil may have, but it could be toxic. For cleaning the mouth and treating bad breath Tea tree oil should be used topically only - that is, you can apply small amounts to your teeth, but don't swallow! After brushing or flossing, spit out whatever is in your mouth, and rinse.
It should not be a problem to avoid swallowing any significant amount of the oil when you use Tea tree oil is the same.
In the end, if you decide not to use Tea tree oil for bad breath because of fears of toxicity, or for any other reason, there are other natural remedies for bad breath on the market that you might be more comfortable with. Investigate the ones that use an olive oil rinse to physically remove bacteria, or an oxidizing agent to kill them. These new approaches to the treatment of halitosis give us more choices than ever before - when it comes to natural remedies for bad breath Tea tree oil is far from the only thing.
R. Drysdale is a freelance writer with more than 25 years experience as a health care professional. She is a contributing editor to
Tea Tree Oil for Bad Breath
, a blog dedicated to the treatment of bad breath.

Storage Tips for Tea

An opened package of tea should be stored in light-proof container with tight fitting lid in a cool and dry place. Tea is sensitive to moisture, aromas, heat, and light.
Naturally, having the container dry in the first place helps tremendously. The easiest way is simply avoid any direct contact with open air by folding the tea storing bag and make sure it stays folded, or close the lid of your container tightly. Fortunately, you do not need to vacuum seal you tea; it is not practical and not necessary. It not only contaminates the taste and aroma of your tea, but it also produces and feeds bacteria, all in a short amount of time.

Moisture is the number one disaster for your tea.
If only glass jar is available, then put the jar in area away from light, such as in a cabinet. The most convenient way is to put them in a non-transparent bag or container and away from any heat source such as ovens or heaters. If your tea is constantly exposed to light or heat, it tends to make a weaker brew, or decreases the number of flavourable infusions.

Light and heat rob away flavours of tealeaves.
For more informations, visit is the founder of O-Square Tea Company who specialized in supplying premium/organic loose leaf teas around the world. Tom H.
http://www.osquaretea.com