Format
Liquid
100ml
Dosage
Adults: Apply sparingly to affected nail(s) with cotton swab 2 times daily.
Important Information
Not for internal use. Consult a health care practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist. Allergic contact dermatitis has occurred in sensitive individuals; discontinue use if rash or irritation occurs.
- Antiseptic and antifungal properties
- Helps to improve symptoms of fungal nail bed infections
- To treat cold sores, herpes labialis, eczema, and acne
- Local antiseptic for cuts, abrasions, burns, insect bites, boils, abscesses, and staph infections
- Gluten-free
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TEA TREE OIL
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?
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.
TEA TREE OIL – QUICK FACTS
PARTS USED
· Leaves.
OPTIMUM DOSAGE
· Use topically, see above for specific instructions.
WORKS WELL WITH
· Thyme, Oil of Oregano
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
· 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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