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One of the most anti-inflammatory effects oil is smoke tree.

Smoke tree in the form of tea should only be taken internally under strict medical supervision. To make it, pour 4 1/5 cups (1 L) boiling water over 2-3 tablespoons of finely chopped leaves. Boil for about 5 min. and then let them soak for about 1 hour.

Smoke tree remedies are mostly applied topically – baths, washes, gurgling, herbal compresses.They’re widely used for hemorrhoids, gonorrheal, difficultly healing wounds  mouth sores, lichens, festering sores and teen acne, boils, gum inflammation.

The herb is also used to treat leg sweating, colitis, diarrhea, dysentery. Smoke tree extract also finds use as an aid in treating various diseases of the genitourinary system.

To make compresses and washes, pour 8 1/3 cups (2 L) of boiling water over 2 oz (50 g) of smoketree leaves and boil for 20 min. Leave the remedy to sit for an hour, then strain it through a gauze. Apply the compresses and washes 1-2 times a day.

For vaginal washes, rinsing and gurgling, make it the same way as the tea. Strain through a gauze. Apply 1-2 times daily.

With its strong antibacterial and antiseptic properties, smoke tree oil support the healing of injuries, rashes and swelling,cuts,burns,scars.With its astringent properties, it is suitable for oily skins with large pores. In the form of a gargle, it may be used as breath freshener or for strengthening of the gums.
Highly diluted smoke tree oil can be used also on sensitive skin oil to enhance its protective function and to calm redness.

Warning: Highly concentrated. Smoke tree oil is contradicted for hypertensive patients or epileptics , nursing mothers, pregnant women, children and people with sensitivity to the oil. Do not take internally.