Tea tree oil is one of the most trusted and effective remedies for skin conditions, owing to its powerful antibacterial, antiparasitic and antiviral properties. Molluscum contagiosum is a poxyvirus that affects the skin, but can be quickly counteracted with this popular herbal remedy. You can soak a cotton ball or a cloth in tea tree oil in small amounts and apply it directly to the affected area. You will see the bumps caused by the virus recede and disappear within a few days or a week, effectively eliminating the infection.