You may have seen the term "tea tree oil" on certain grooming and anti-fungal products, but you probably have zero clue as to what it is and why it’s recommended. And that’s okay - you’re not alone.

Q: I found the cure! My toenail was infected with fungus I hadn’t been able to shake. I recently started applying a brand-name advanced whitening toothpaste, alternating with tea tree oil. It has been ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Key Takeaways Tea tree oil can stop the growth of fungi that cause nail infections.Menthol camphor oil, like Vicks VapoRub, may help with nail fungi.Resin ...

Tea tree oil: It smells funny, has a weird name (what even is a tea tree?), and always reminds me of a middle-school lice outbreak. Tea tree oil has been used for hundreds of years to heal wounds, ...

Tea tree oil may fight acne by killing acne-causing bacteria and decreasing inflammation. You can use tea tree oil on your skin by adding a few drops of the oil to your moisturizer. You can also mix ...