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| Theresa |
So I have been reading a lot about Tea Tree Oil these last few days. It is apparently good for almost everything:
General Use
Externally: Tea Tree oil may be applied directly to the skin to stimulate regeneration of injuries and fight bacterial and fungal infection. If you have sensitive skin, you may want to dilute it with a little olive oil. A Massage Oil can also be used as a carrier oil since it is formulated especially for skin absorption. Internally: To fight infections (bacterial or fungal) take a few drops well diluted with water.
Specific Uses
Acne - Dab on pure or add to warm water and rinse. You can add it to any facial wash you use.
Athlete's Feet - Being a fungal based problem, Tea Tree Oil does a great job eliminating the problem. Put 2-3 drops in your palm and add a carrier oil or lotion and apply at least once a day.
Boils - Wash the area surrounding the boil thoroughly and then apply full strength with a cotton swab two to four times each day for four days. A gauze pad saturated with the oil may also be applied directly to the boil for up to twelve hours.
Bug Buster - We keep a spray bottle mixed with 15 drops of Tea Tree Oil and a quart of water to repel insects. In the summer ants tend to come in our patio door or along the exposed wall. When we see that begin, we spray our natural Bug Buster several times a day for several days and they'll find somewhere else to go. Natural doesn't work fast like chemicals, but then it doesn't kill a little bit of you either! Another favorite bug repellant is Clove Oil.
Burns - Being a non-greasy and volatile oil, Tea Tree Oil is excellent for burns. Any of the oil which has not been absorbed within 10 minutes will evaporate, allowing the skin to breathe. Speedy treatment is essential. The burn should be put under cold running water or packed in ice for one minute. Then, alternate applications of Tea Tree Oil and cold water for ten more minutes. The oil may be poured from the bottle directly over the burn. The oil can be applied liberally twice daily for three to four days if necessary.
Cankers (Mouth Ulcers) - Apply the oil full strength directly to the canker sore several times until sore heals. One or two applications are reported to do the trick for most people.
Cold Sores - Apply the oil full strength daily for a week.
Cuts - Clean the wound and apply the Tea Tree Oil directly to the cut two to three times the first day. You can continue to apply the oil twice daily for up to seven days thereafter.
Dandruff - Add Tea Tree to your shampoo for dandruff, dry or oily scalp, and itchy scalp. Use 10 drops to an 8 ounce bottle.
Diaper Rash - Apply 2-3 drops of oil mixed in your palm with a carrier oil (not baby oil - it contains mineral oil which causes Vitamin A deficiencies).
Disinfectant - Use 15 drops to quart of water in a spray bottle. Use on countertops or for general cleaning. Tea Tree Oil along with Sunshine Concentrate will give you all the cleaning and laundry supplies you need in your home.
Ear Aches - Rub two or three drops of the oil on the outer ear or dilute three drops of the oil in one teaspoon of olive oil and put a few drops of the diluted mixture in the ear twice daily.
Fleas - Use 10 drops to 8 oz. of water and spray on animal's coat as you rub it in. It will be good for their skin also. This needs to be done daily until the problem is under control in the home. After all fleas are gone you can put it in a spritzer bottle and give your animal a spritz all over once or twice a day if fleas are in the area.
Fungus Nails - Andrew Weil, M.D. in "Natural Health, Natural Medicine", says Tea Tree Oil will clear up fungal infections of both toenails and fingernails even if they are resistant to strong systemic antibiotics.
Gums/Teeth - Add 2 drops to a little water and swish around mouth --- or add a drop to your toothbrush and apply while you brush. Does a great job for receding gums, pyorrhea, gingivitis, plaque, and bad breath from dental sources.
Infected/Sore Nails - Applied several times a day.
Insect Bites and Stings - As soon as possible, apply the oil full strength directly to the bite with a finger or cotton ball.
Laundry Disinfectant: Add one teaspoon per load to disinfect laundry such as diapers or to prevent transmission of fungal infections.
Lice - Mix five drops of Tea Tree Oil in a teaspoon of shampoo and wash the hair. Repeat this treatment twice daily until the lice are gone.
Mites - Cats and dogs get ear mites. They are not transmittable to humans, but infestations are very contagious with pets in contact with other animals. We have used TEA TREE OIL diluted. I use 10 drops in a tablespoon of olive oil (you can use another kind). Then I take a small eyedropper and squirt it in one ear at a time, instantly covering the opening with the ear flap. I spend a full minute massaging the ear to keep the animal from shaking it all out before it gets into the ear canal and begins doing its work. Massage as long as you can and rub the animal's head to make it a plesant experience so you can repeat this twice a day for a week. Consistency equals results.
Pimples - Apply full strength with a cotton swab two to four times each day for four days.
Scalp Problems - Itchy, dry, scaly or oily scalps can be helped with Tea Tree Oil. Use as shown above under "Dandruff."
Sinus & Bronchial Congestion - Rub a few drops of the oil on the nose and sinuses and/or rub the oil on the chest. The vapors may be inhaled by adding five drops of the oil to a bowl of steaming hot water or to a vaporizor.
Skin Problems - Use one teaspoon in a tub of bath water for a very invigorating bath. It is reported to help sooth and disinfect the skin in cases of psoriasis, eczema and so forth.
Splinters - First, soak the afflicted area in hot water to soften the skin. Then, apply Tea Tree Oil full strength. Remove the splinter with a sterilized needle. Clean the cut, dry the area and reapply the oil. For deep slivers, Black Ointment, pine tar or lily of the valley herb applied to the area and covered with a dressing will help to draw the sliver to the surface.
Sunburn - Dilute one part Tea Tree Oil with ten parts of olive oil or coconut oil and spread freely over the affected areas. This is reported to be soothing and pain-relieving and to reduce blistering and peeling. People have also applied tea tree oil full strength to sunburn.
Thrush in Infants (Mouth) - Dilute a few drops of tea tree oil in the child's saliva to reduce the strong taste and paint onto the afflicted areas with a swab. This can be repeated twice per day for two days. Discontinue if there is no improvement.
Ticks and Leeches - Apply Tea Tree Oil to the live tick or leech and surrounding skin. Leave for 20 minutes. The tick may fall off. If not, remove it carefully (make certain no part of the tick is left in the skin). Continue applying the oil to the bite three times per day for up to seven days.
Vaginal Yeast Infections - Use one teaspoon of the oil in a 500 ml. douche daily. You can also soak a tampon in the oil and insert. It can also be taken internally. See the directions for Candida Albicans.
I of course am not inflicted with all of these things, but I thought it would be nice to have a multi-purpose natural remedy, so I bought some today. I am going to try it on any cuts, use it when I brush my teeth, and try the inhalation technique for a little bit of a cold I have coming on. Hopefully this will work wonders :D
Does anyone else know of a really good natural remedy like this? |
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| Theresa |
| quote: | Originally posted by kadomony
okra |
I'm not looking to get high.... and if I can avoid shoving something up my ass, that would be awesome too. |
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| D-res |
| Soar Throat: Honey, Lemon Juice and Hot Water. Tastes good too |
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| Jackson |
I drink lots or herbal teas and green teas to give me energy...its good because its a slow released energy rather than a caffine rush you get with coffee for about an hour then feel tired again.
Also mix Pasiflora complex (Passion flower extract) with water if i'm having trouble with waking up during the night...its great, you just stay asleep in one long go.
And i also use Echinacea for anxiety problems i have.
I dont care if some people say its just a placebo, as long as it does the trick with me i dont care :)
But yeah i'm interested in loads of alternative therapies aswell...want to try out acupuncture soon. |
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| benwaa |
| quote: | Originally posted by D-res
Soar Throat: Honey, Lemon Juice and Hot Water. Tastes good too |
+1
also lavender oil is good on cuts and grazes, and bachs rescue remedy is great for everything |
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| Acid John |
jeez...is there anything tea tree oil doesnt do?
aside from like.. cure cancer or resurrect the dead? |
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| Jackson |
| quote: | Originally posted by benwaa
+1
also lavender oil is good on cuts and grazes, and bachs rescue remedy is great for everything |
I use rescue remedy...but i have been using it probably once a week for the past 4 years so it doesnt affect me anymore...thats why i switched to Echinacea....which is a shame because rescue remedy kicked ass! |
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| kid nyce |
a friend of mine is a monk, he recommends
Propolis - honeycomb extract. You can purchase it at GNC, Duane Reade, Vitamin Shop, etc. Apparently it boost your immune system and is suppose to help you recover faster. I've used it and it worked, I went from cold sweats and congestion to sitting outside for lunch with a friend in the matter of say 10mins. Evidently it came back around again so I went at the propolis. Use it every time now when I feel like I'm getting sick.
10 drops in a small glass of water. You want the liquid drop ones not the pills. Go try it out |
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| igottaknow |
 its all natural and will make you feel good plus you don't have to stick up your ass Theresa if you dont want to. |
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| Ivand |
| if you apply it directly to the forehead it will take away all of your pains |
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| stren |
| Gypsy tears - protect against Jews |
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