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About Tea Tree Oil: Tea Tree Oil is a
natural agent that is effective against all
three categories of infectious organisms:
bacteria, viruses and fungi. It is commonly
used as an antiseptic, germicide,
antibacterial, fungicide or anti-inflammatory
agent. Many people use tea tree oil for:
ringworm, head lice, seborrheic dermatitis,
dandruff, athletes foot, oral thrush, cold
sores & canker sores, tooth ache & gum
infections, mosquito bites, bug
repellent, mouth ulcers, herpes, cuts,
abrasions, after shave, sunburn, anorectal or
vaginal yeast infections, unwanted body odors,
acne, toe nail infections, and many other
use.
According to Dr. Anitra Carr of the
Linus Pauling Institute, "tea tree oil is rich
in terpene alcohols, such as terpinen-4-ol,
which is thought to be the active germicidal
component, and 1,8-cineol (eucalyptol), which
gives eucalypts their characteristic strong
fragrance and medicinal properties.
High-terpinen-4-ol oils are therapeutically
more important than high-cineol oils because
the latter irritate mucous membranes and the
skin. Numerous instances of contact dermatitis
associated with the use of tea tree oil have
been reported and resulted in the discovery
that 1,8-cineol was the allergen. Most
commercial tea tree oils contain less than 10%
1,8-cineol and between 30% and 45%
terpinen-4-ol. Nevertheless, the oil should be
patch tested on the skin before use."
Dr. Carr further added that tea tree
oil can also be effective in killing stubborn
germs such as Staphylococcus
Click below for an in-depth
discussions about the healing properties of
Tea Tree Oil
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/f-w98/teatrees.html
As an organic solvent - Tea Tree Oil
can dissolve the lumps of white blood cells
which make pus and allows your blood stream to
clean them away, helping to clear infections
like boils, sores and ulcers. It also
penetrates through the skin and reaches
otherwise inaccessible sites such as under the
fingernails.
As an antiseptic - Laboratory testing
and studies from The Linus Pauling Institute
as well as the Associated Foodstuff
laboratories of Australia (AFLA) and E.M.L
have proven that tea tree oil can effectively
kill bacteria, even stubborn germs like
Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa
and Escherischia coli. It was also discovered
that unlike most other synthetic antiseptics,
tea tree oil actually works more effectively
in the presence of organic matter and kills
bacteria even more effectively in living
tissue than in the test tube. And it is all
done without damaging healthy living cells.
Side effects: Slight burning
sensation may result if full strength is used.
Try to patch test or dilute with water before
using.
Topical application: Use
topically as directed. This product is a great
adjunct to hair loss sufferers who use a lot
of topicals on their scalp. A few drops three
times weekly can leave your scalp and hair
feel refreshing and healthy. You can also put
a few drops into your favorite shampoos.
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