Tea Tree Oil
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What is Tea Tree
Oil?
Alternate Names: Melaleuca alternifolia, Tea Tree Oil
Melaleuca grows in swampy or wet areas. More than 300 varieties exist, but only one is prized for its world-renowned oil. Legend has it the tree was first introduced to Europeans by Captain Cook, who, with his sailors, made tea from the leaves while on a voyage to Australia -- hence the name tea tree. The oil is extracted from the tree’s leaves by a special distillation process. The trees do not need to be harvested in order for their oil to be extracted; in fact, some trees have provided their oil for over 60 years. Arthur Penfold, an Australian scientist, is credited with discovering the tea tree’s beneficial properties. Those properties make it a popular ingredient in shampoos, creams, skin cleansers and other external cosmetic applications. The compounds in tea tree oil benefit the skin and are non-irritating. The oil contains several important compounds, including
terpines, cymones, pinines, terpineols, cineol, sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpene
alcohols. Tea tree oil is nice to have on hand for its proven abilities. Why People Use This Herb
Tea tree has a long history of traditional use. Australian aboriginals used tea tree leaves for healing skin cuts and infections, by crushing the leaves and applying them to the affected area. The oil contains constituents called terpenoids, which kill fungus and bacteria.
Common Doses
Tea tree comes in cream, ointment, lotion, and soap forms. It
can also be found as a pure oil. Tea tree oil has been used as a spot treatment
for acne, for fungal infections of the toenails, and diluted as a mouthwash for
oral yeast (thrush). When gargling, the solution is never swallowed after
use. For application on the toenails, tea tree can be used at a strength of 70-100%. Any application to the skin or as a gargle or douche should be diluted under qualified supervision. For athlete's foot It is a home remedy that works as well as
over-the-counter foot medications. It has anti-fungal properties. Tea tree oil
can be applied directly to the skin three times a day, covering the affected
area. About 4 to 10 drops is sufficient. Continue for two weeks after the fungal
infection seems to have disappeared to ensure that it is eradicated. Tea tree
oil also helps with fungal infections of the nails. For cuts and burns: Apply oil directly to injury to disinfect, reduce pain and promote healing. For an immune stimulant: Useful before infectious illnesses reach their full potential; use twelve drops in the bath when you begin to feel ill. For treatment of colds and flu: To relieve the congestion caused by colds and flu and relieve a sore throat, add five drops to a bowl of hot water for inhalation or combine five drops Tea tree oil with five drops Eucalyptus in one oz. base massage oil and massage throat area. For treatment of weeping acne: Add ten drops to one oz. liquid hypo-allergenic facial soap. Blend well. Use preparation to cleanse areas of acne morning and night. Safety
Disclaimer: The information presented in the article above is for informational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage as cited in each article. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over-the-counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
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