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TEA TREE OIL
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Tea tree oil is a must
for your medicine cabinet,
but beware, its powers are
limited to topical
applications only. It’s time
to pack your bag for that
well deserved holiday –
bathing suit, sunscreen,
toothbrush and tea tree oil? |
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TEA TREE OIL |
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Tea Tree Oil
is one of the
strongest and most
effective natural
antiseptics |
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It may not be the first
thing you think of, but it’s
an essential addition to any
first aid bag or suitcase.
Tea tree oil is one of the
strongest and most effective
natural antiseptics; killing
bacteria, viruses, and fungi
upon contact. |
Australian
Aboriginals have been using
Malaleuca alternifolia, aka
Tea tree, for centuries.
They used to brew the leaves
and apply the pulp on a
variety of ailments and to
repel insects. When samples
of Tea Tree were brought to
England for study, its
anti-fungal, antibacterial
and anti-inflammatory
effects were confirmed. It
is now well-known and
commonly used to treat acne,
cuts, wounds, sore throat,
ringworm, athlete’s foot,
vaginal infections,
hemorrhoids, insect bites
and dandruff.
It is important to note that
Tea Tree oil is toxic when
ingested. It can cause
vomiting, diarrhea, severe
rash, confusion and even
coma. Be cautious or refrain
from using Tea Tree
topically on pets, as they
may ingest the tea tree
while grooming. A small
number of patients also
experience contact
dermatitis when using Tea
Tree oil topically. Using a
diluted concentration may
help to decrease the
incidence of any skin
reaction.
Tea Tree can be applied
directly to an acne lesion,
or directly to lesions of
Athletes foot or Ringworm.
Be aware some drying will
occur. Add 2 or 3 drops to
shampoo before washing hair
for dandruff treatment. For
athlete’s foot bath, soak
feet 3 times a day, for 15
minutes each in a small tub
of water mixed with 20-25
drops of Tea Tree oil. For a
vaginal douche to treat a
yeast infection or vaginitis,
mix 1 tsp for every 2 cups
of water. Douche daily for
4-6 weeks. This same mixture
can also be applied to and
used to treat external
hemorrhoids. |
DGL– QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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· Leaves. |
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OPTIMUM DOSAGE |
· Use
topically, see above
for specific
instructions. |
WORKS WELL WITH
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· Thyme, Oil
of Oregano
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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· Toxic when
ingested. Contact
dermatitis may occur
when applying
externally - diluted
forms may decrease
this reaction. Use
caution when
applying tea tree
oil on animals, as
they may
inadvertently ingest
while grooming. |
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2001 - 2011. For educational
purposes only. Please note
that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
natural health care products for
any therapeutic purpose that you
see fit, that the information on
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