tea tree oil

[Guest guest]

you could do either, but i have heard that dapping it on the blemish is best

hth

faith

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Dear Nelsie,

I'm just a consumer, so take this for what it's worth!

W haven't found ANY danger in using Tea Tree Oil neat. We use it for teeth, in

a mouthwash, I've used it in my laundry deteregent and dish soap and hand

soap, etc....

We use it topically, and I'm getting ready to use China's Whipped Creme recipe

with Tea Tree and some other EOs for my DH's leg rash.

Tea Tree oil kept us healthy in a time when we had no health care, and were in

an EXTREMELY allergic environment. Without the Tea Tree oil, the majority of

my family would have been out with sinus infections, and all kinds of allergy

reactions. The Tea Tree oil dealt firmly with the mold and " germy " issues...

We are FIRM believers!

-Cyn

p.s. there are a few EO experts on this list, but I hesitate to name them...

if they don't respond to your note, let me know privately, and I will give you

their website addys.

Nelsie@... wrote:

> From: Nelsie@...

>

> What are the dangers of using Tea Tree neat? I've been using it for a long

> time on my teeth, and it's done wonders for them.

>

> Shucky 8-) +

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Ok... not on teeth, but on the gums around the teeth...

At least that's how I have used it. And I don't do this daily, just when my gums

feel " ouchy " . I will also brush with Hydrogen Peroxide now and then.

I do use a plaque rinse daily.

Whatever it is that I am doing... my dentist thinks it's GREAT!

FWIW,

Cyn

ByrneBunch@... wrote:

> From: ByrneBunch@...

>

> In a message dated 2/1/00 10:42:13 AM Eastern Standard Time, Nelsie@...

> writes:

>

> << What are the dangers of using Tea Tree neat? I've been using it for a long

> time on my teeth, and it's done wonders for them. >>

>

> Shucky,

>

> On your teeth? I've never heard of anyone doing that. What does it do for

> your teeth? <snip>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 00-02-01 10:41:59 EST, Nelsie@... writes:

<<

What are the dangers of using Tea Tree neat? I've been using it for a long

time on my teeth, and it's done wonders for them.

>>

You are one amazing woman. What do you mean you use it on your teeth? Do

you brush with a toothbrush or wash cloth or what?

Rose

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 2/1/00 10:42:13 AM Eastern Standard Time, Nelsie@...

writes:

<< What are the dangers of using Tea Tree neat? I've been using it for a long

time on my teeth, and it's done wonders for them. >>

Shucky,

On your teeth? I've never heard of anyone doing that. What does it do for

your teeth? Tea tree is fine to use neat on the skin, but I don't know about

using in internally. However, Colleen Dodt recommends using it for vaginal

infections, so my best guess is you're okay unless you have a reaction.

Beth

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In a message dated 7/24/00 7:20:00 PM Central Daylight Time,

1levy1@... writes:

<< I don't think you're supposed to use undiluted tea tree oil on an open

wound

(the same thing happened to me), but someone else would probably know

better. you're an aromatherapist, aren't you?

>>

Essential oils should never be used indiscriminantly on skin without testing

first. Many people can use it undiluted (my family can) without problems.

It is especially useful and much better for open wounds than lavendar, which

is more indicated for scratches. It is also highly antifungal. We used it

to clear up a fungus infection my son had on his legs when he was a baby. No

problems. On each of the members of my family, I always used the oil diluted

first - either as part of a pultice or in a carrier oil. Also, they must be

kept separated from homeopathics physically as they are extremely strong and

can render the remedies useless. I do hear of some people who are sensitive

to it, but it doesn't mean everyone is.

As far as colloidal silver goes, we were going to use it, but both of our

natural doctors were adamantly against it internally. I did however use it

on a wart, and it went away in days. Just rubbed some in 3 or 4x daily, and

covered with a band-aid soaked in it.

[Guest guest]

My husband had a bad reaction to tea tree oil once,

too. He had a terrible poison oak rash on his arm,

his brother was wrapped up in the Melaleuca

multi-level marketing thing at the time and insisted

tea tree oil would help with the itch and healing. He

practically held my husband down and put it on his

rash. Within minutes his arm started swelling and

oozing and hurting really bad. He tried to wash it

off, but that didn't do much good as it had already

absorbed. It really irritated the rash badly, and his

arm stayed swollen for at least a day. Now we know

better - don't put tea tree oil on broken skin. I

know it has uses, but that's not one of them!

Aubin

--- Sheri Nakken <snakken@...> wrote:

> Just and FYI - I had a MAJOR allergic reaction at

> the same time I was using

> Tea tree oil. I was putting it on a flakey spot

> that wouldn't go away and

> knew better (don't use tea tree oil and homeopathy

> at same time). But I

> had a full blown anaphylactic reaction (without

> breathing difficulty) that

> only went away with steroids which I had to do or

> would have died, I felt.

> I then had to detox from the steroids later and go

> thru the whole

> itch/pain/burn thing again for 2 months! So, use

> with caution.

> Sheri

>

> At 03:03 PM 07/24/2000 -0700, you wrote:

> >All of these herbs are used to help relieve itching

> of chicken pox--

> >*Aloe Vera Gel

> >*Yellow Dock & Goldenseal (made into a tea and

> sponged on for itching)

> >*Burdock root (made into a tea and sponged on)

> >*Chamomile (made into a tea and sponged on)

> >*Tea Tree Oil (apply with q-tip on sores)

> >*1 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar in

> bath water

> >I hope this helps.

> >Dawn Pfaff

> >

> >

> >On Mon, 24 Jul 2000 14:43:32 -0400

> <larocca@...> writes:

> >> My kids have all come down with CP. The oldest

> is done, the baby's

> >> getting there, but my middle one is suffering.

> She has lots on her

> >> head. neck and upper back, but really not a bad

> case. But, the itch

> >> is

> >> keeping her up all night and she says it hurts.

> We've tried baking

> >> soda

> >> & oatmeal baths and calamine lotion. Any more

> ideas?? Her dr wants

> >> to

> >> prescribe something because she has epilepsy and

> the lack of sleep

> >> could

> >> trigger seizures. I don't want to do that, but

> I'm not sure what to

> >> do

> >> at this point. Any ideas??

> >> TIA

> >>

> >>

> >>

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I don't think you're supposed to use undiluted tea tree oil on an open wound

(the same thing happened to me), but someone else would probably know

better. you're an aromatherapist, aren't you?

Aubin Parrish wrote:

> My husband had a bad reaction to tea tree oil once,

> too. He had a terrible poison oak rash on his arm,

> his brother was wrapped up in the Melaleuca

> multi-level marketing thing at the time and insisted

> tea tree oil would help with the itch and healing. He

> practically held my husband down and put it on his

> rash. Within minutes his arm started swelling and

> oozing and hurting really bad. He tried to wash it

> off, but that didn't do much good as it had already

> absorbed. It really irritated the rash badly, and his

> arm stayed swollen for at least a day. Now we know

> better - don't put tea tree oil on broken skin. I

> know it has uses, but that's not one of them!

>

> Aubin

>

> --- Sheri Nakken <snakken@...> wrote:

> > Just and FYI - I had a MAJOR allergic reaction at

> > the same time I was using

> > Tea tree oil. I was putting it on a flakey spot

> > that wouldn't go away and

> > knew better (don't use tea tree oil and homeopathy

> > at same time). But I

> > had a full blown anaphylactic reaction (without

> > breathing difficulty) that

> > only went away with steroids which I had to do or

> > would have died, I felt.

> > I then had to detox from the steroids later and go

> > thru the whole

> > itch/pain/burn thing again for 2 months! So, use

> > with caution.

> > Sheri

> >

> > At 03:03 PM 07/24/2000 -0700, you wrote:

> > >All of these herbs are used to help relieve itching

> > of chicken pox--

> > >*Aloe Vera Gel

> > >*Yellow Dock & Goldenseal (made into a tea and

> > sponged on for itching)

> > >*Burdock root (made into a tea and sponged on)

> > >*Chamomile (made into a tea and sponged on)

> > >*Tea Tree Oil (apply with q-tip on sores)

> > >*1 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar in

> > bath water

> > >I hope this helps.

> > >Dawn Pfaff

> > >

> > >

> > >On Mon, 24 Jul 2000 14:43:32 -0400

> > <larocca@...> writes:

> > >> My kids have all come down with CP. The oldest

> > is done, the baby's

> > >> getting there, but my middle one is suffering.

> > She has lots on her

> > >> head. neck and upper back, but really not a bad

> > case. But, the itch

> > >> is

> > >> keeping her up all night and she says it hurts.

> > We've tried baking

> > >> soda

> > >> & oatmeal baths and calamine lotion. Any more

> > ideas?? Her dr wants

> > >> to

> > >> prescribe something because she has epilepsy and

> > the lack of sleep

> > >> could

> > >> trigger seizures. I don't want to do that, but

> > I'm not sure what to

> > >> do

> > >> at this point. Any ideas??

> > >> TIA

> > >>

> > >>

> > >>

> > >>

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[Guest guest]

sheri, do you think that the reaction was due to a severe tea tree

oil allergy (or major sensitization) or a combination of factors

which the tea tree only added to?

and aubin, you're really never supposed to use any essential oil neat

(undiluted) on the skin. the occasional exeptions are lavender and

even more seldomly tea tree, but with restrictions! with tea tree you

should only use a very small amount on a very small area that is

affected and you never apply it to broken skin without a sensitivity

test. even then you're best off not using them undiluted because you

can develop sensitivity to them over time. you can have an oil that

you've never had a problem with for years and then one day - boom you

can't even be around the oil (which is what i am guessing happened to

sheri). its that way with any substance that has strong chemical

vapors. even natural and relatively safe substances still have to be

handled with some caution and respect.

i just hate MLM companies for so many reasons, especially ones that

tread on my turf! *LOL*. you can make better stuff yourself then the

co. melaleuca and for less $$.

and strong jewelweed tea or tincture made into a spray is the best to

help the poison itchy stuff.

*smile*

chris

> > > Just and FYI - I had a MAJOR allergic reaction at

> > > the same time I was using

> > > Tea tree oil. I

> > > had a full blown anaphylactic reaction

> > > Sheri

> > >

[Guest guest]

you are definately doing it right! best to take it slow and go from

there :-) also a lot of folks don't realize that with essential oils

a little goes a long way! like with any good thing, don't over do

them. save yourself the money and be sparing :-)

*smile*

chris

> Essential oils should never be used indiscriminantly on skin

without testing

> first. Many people can use it undiluted (my family can) without

problems.

> It is especially useful and much better for open wounds than

lavendar, which

> is more indicated for scratches. It is also highly antifungal. We

used it

> to clear up a fungus infection my son had on his legs when he was a

baby. No

> problems. On each of the members of my family, I always used the

oil diluted

> first - either as part of a pultice or in a carrier oil. Also,

they must be

> kept separated from homeopathics physically as they are extremely

strong and

> can render the remedies useless. I do hear of some people who are

sensitive

> to it, but it doesn't mean everyone is.

[Guest guest]

cpeter8743@... wrote:

> In a message dated 7/24/00 7:20:00 PM Central Daylight Time,

> 1levy1@... writes:

>

> << I don't think you're supposed to use undiluted tea tree oil on an open

> wound

> (the same thing happened to me), but someone else would probably know

> better. you're an aromatherapist, aren't you?

> >>

> Essential oils should never be used indiscriminantly on skin without testing

> first. Many people can use it undiluted (my family can) without problems.

> It is especially useful and much better for open wounds than lavendar, which

> is more indicated for scratches. It is also highly antifungal. We used it

> to clear up a fungus infection my son had on his legs when he was a baby. No

> problems. On each of the members of my family, I always used the oil diluted

> first - either as part of a pultice or in a carrier oil. Also, they must be

> kept separated from homeopathics physically as they are extremely strong and

> can render the remedies useless. I do hear of some people who are sensitive

> to it, but it doesn't mean everyone is.

>

> As far as colloidal silver goes, we were going to use it, but both of our

> natural doctors were adamantly against it internally. I did however use it

> on a wart, and it went away in days. Just rubbed some in 3 or 4x daily, and

> covered with a band-aid soaked in it.

Is colloidal silver safe during pregnancy? Where do you get it?

>

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--- cl-chrisziggy@... wrote:

> and aubin, you're really never supposed to use any

> essential oil neat

> (undiluted) on the skin.

Thanks. We know that NOW, but this was a while ago.

I wasn't even in the room when it happened. My BIL

was all gung-ho about Melaleuca (he's always falling

for those get-rich-quick-with-no-work schemes, into

which I put all MLM companies) and obviously didn't

know squat about the oil itself. He just sorta

squirted it on the rash before my husband could even

react. Like a drive-by oiling. " Here bro, this will

make it go away, now hold still. " And then poof, the

arm swells up and starts weeping like mad. What a

mess. You know, after that incident, my husband has

had more of a problem with poison oak going systemic

when he gets it - instead of only getting a rash where

the actual contact was, now he will get a spot where

he touched it (like on his wrist or leg) and then a

few days later he'll get spots that break out where he

definitely didn't touch the plant or even touch

himself with the origninally affected part before

washing, in places that were covered by clothes. It

seems to travel through the bloodstream or lymph

system. I wonder if somehow the tea tree oil reaction

set him up for that? He's done several cleansing

fasts since then, but it still happens.

Aubin

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/24/00 7:27:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

cpeter8743@... writes:

<< but both of our

natural doctors were adamantly against it internally. >>

Do you know why they were against it?

Teri

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In a message dated 7/26/00 12:26:05 AM Central Daylight Time,

nojabs4us@... writes:

<< Do you know why they were against it? >>

Didn't ask either one at the time, but our " regular " saw me at the store when

I started to grab it off the shelf, and came over to stop me. I believe I

wanted to have it on hand in case Wyatt got an ear infection. I believe

someone had told me it was good for viral infections. Anyway, he said

something at the time (I think, it was well over 1-1/2 yrs ago), about it

being SILVER. Which is a known toxin, and for some reason I equate with

mercury now. Don't remember if that was in the conversation or not. I do

remember how serious he was, and that was enough for me. I have enough

problems with my son, I didn't need to add any. And garlic has always

worked, I was just thinking after talking to someone that it would be nice to

have on hand.

[Guest guest]

At 10:55 PM 10/7/01 +0000, you wrote:

>At the cost of getting pelted with wet noodles, I just gotta ask this

>question. Here goes....if I understand this correctly, commercial grade

>essential oils really don't have any of the therapeutic value of the

>Therapeutic grade essential oils....right so far??? Ummm, so why do we

>have to dilute and be ever so careful not to put our commercial grade eos

>on neat? Marge? Butch? The eo in question here is Tea tree essential

>oil. And while I'm on the subject, what's the diff between regular Tea

>Tree and the one that has the triple A rating? Is this rating closer to

>Therapeutic grade? Thanks all for your input, patience and knowledge.

there is NO " official " definition of therapeutic, when it applies to

essential oils. and there certainly is no Grading system, ie A, or AA or

AAA, or whatever.

there are some factors, in plant growth, harvesting, and methods of

production that make a difference to those who practice healing with

essential oils.

if a company says their oil is AAA grade, that is either an internal house

labeling system, or marketing hype.

various factors that can determine a quality essential oil...other than a

GC analysis that proves it is what it says it is..that it hasn't been

adulterated...

for farmed products... what sort of agriculture. organic? " ecologically

sensible " ...ie, not organic 'cause it's not possible for various reasons,

but grown with respect...ie, I know some farmers who use pre-emergent

chemicals, but nothing after the seeds sprout... as opposed to some crops

that use every fungicide and viruscide and you name it cide on the market.

for " wildcrafted " products... who's doing the wildcrafting? do they know

the difference between pine and fir branches...between the plants that they

are harvesting?

what part of the plant is harvested? with lavender, I have one that, I

suspect but don't know...because it has such a fresh green leafy aroma,

that the whole plant is harvested and distilled... most lavender

harvesters harvest the top 6 to 8 inches of the plant...I know one who

harvests the top 3 inches...guess which will give a more floral aroma?

how bout distilling? long and slow to get every trace phytochemical? or

fast and dirty to get the 3/4 that come across in the first few minutes,

clean the still and run another batch.

all of these things can make a huge difference in the quality of the oil in

the bottle.

the label AAA means nothing.

however normally speaking, when we speak of " commercial oils " we are

talking conventionally farmed.. " agribusiness " ...big operations producing a

lot of oil...and then often chemically adjusting it to meet the requested

profile.

I have producers contact me and ask me what %age of various chemicals I

want the oil they want to sell me to have. I don't WANT to be asked

that...because I know for sure that the oil WILL match my specs. Did it

come out of the still that way? probably not. and I don't want oils that

have to be " adjusted " to make them what I want...

don't know if this answers your ? or not.

and you shouldn't be putting ANY eo on neat... there's been a lot of cases

of sensitization in Australia among those who work with the trees and the

oils. It's my producers/distillers who are telling me this. THEY won't use

it neat, except in emergency... if you are out in the bush and get a dirty

cut, I suspect the risk of sensitization is less important than the risk of

blood poisoning.

but... I don't offer commercial oils. and I don't recommend using our

oils neat. they don't NEED to be used neat. good oils are immensely

powerful, and a little goes a long long way. 5% dilution of tea tree is

going to be JUST as effective as the neat use.

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In a message dated 10/24/01 11:45:15 PM, salvation@... writes:

> But..... you have to be careful with it.

>

What are the problems with Tea Tree Oil? I can't find anything that covers

this on the web.

Thanks.

Alice

[Guest guest]

Hi Helen,

Thanks for the encouragement. I use 1 drop Tea-Tree oil on

my tooth-brush while brushing my teeths. I also find it

useful for clearing the acne. I think it has a variety of

uses. But don't know about the side-effects.

Rightnow I am concerned about getting pregnant. What are the

Risk factors involved in Pregnancy because of Candida? I am

also underweight & on the iron-difficiency border. I know I

have to work hard on gut. Do u've any idea of Anything else

that matters???

-Ashwini

[Guest guest]

You don't swallow the tea tree oil - just rinse mouth with it. Mix it in water.

It can work on athlete's foot. Is antiviral,

antibacterial, antifungal.

blessings,

kathy s

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kksmith@...

> I thought Tea Tree was toxic taken internally???? Also does it work on

Athlete's foot - does it sting on any open cracks? thanks Ann

>

[Guest guest]

Tea Tree is not harmful at all. You can rub it in your mouth neat for mouth

sores; one drop on your toothbrush each day prevents tooth decay; for a sore

throat it is magic. Take note however that this is the only essential oil

that can be used this way.

Yes, it will kill athletes foot and no, it doesn't really sting on open

wounds.

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Email: hildavosloo@...

Tea Tree Oil

I thought Tea Tree was toxic taken internally???? Also does it work on

Athlete's foot - does it sting on any open cracks? thanks Ann

[Guest guest]

Happy Hallowe'en all!!

Since starting this way of eating a year ago, I have been plagued had

a red sore patch in the corners of my mouth sometimes. Tea tree oil

to the rescue...but nothing changed.

When visiting my Naturopath, I asked about it, and he said that Tea

Tree oil is antibacterial, and antifungal, which explains its

effectiveness on athlete's foot. He suggested that I cut open a

garlic bud and rub it on the mouth corners, as garlic is anti-viral.

Results were rapid, even if it stung when applied.

That what I know!!

Toni

[Guest guest]

B2

RE: Tea Tree oil

Happy Hallowe'en all!!

Since starting this way of eating a year ago, I have been plagued had

a red sore patch in the corners of my mouth sometimes. Tea tree oil

to the rescue...but nothing changed.

When visiting my Naturopath, I asked about it, and he said that Tea

Tree oil is antibacterial, and antifungal, which explains its

effectiveness on athlete's foot. He suggested that I cut open a

garlic bud and rub it on the mouth corners, as garlic is anti-viral.

Results were rapid, even if it stung when applied.

That what I know!!

Toni

[Guest guest]

I am one of the people with a chronic yeast infection. I tried the

tea tree oil douche to help out, and I think it is working, even with

only one treatment! After, I did it, I didn't seem to have the

infection that day.

My question is, how often is it safe to do this? I heard overdoing

tea tree oil could be harmful, so I want to be safe about it. Thanks

for the help in advance, and thanks to the person who suggested

this. Yes, it tingles a bit, but I just think of it as a clean

tingle

Shoshana )

[Guest guest]

Hi Dee,

I've used tea tree oil before. In a small spray bottle, I've put 10-

15 drops of the oil, and filled the bottle with water. I spray that

on the vaginal area twice a day. As tea tree oil is an anteseptic,

it kills the yeast on the skin. It feels quite soothing. However,

it's not a cure. It just relieves the symptoms (which helps along

the way to curing candida). Only a long-term diet with supplements

will cure candida.

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the help ladies.

> Hi Dee,

>

> I've used tea tree oil before. In a small spray bottle, I've put

10-

> 15 drops of the oil, and filled the bottle with water. I spray

that

> on the vaginal area twice a day. As tea tree oil is an anteseptic,

> it kills the yeast on the skin. It feels quite soothing. However,

> it's not a cure. It just relieves the symptoms (which helps along

> the way to curing candida). Only a long-term diet with supplements

> will cure candida.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I can't really imagine that such an aggressive oil would be good for

delicate sinus surfaces. I felt it " nip " , and did not try again.

On the other hand, my infection is clearing with no other

medication. (Apart from Nasonex.)

Hardly a clinical trial though!!

.

> I tried tea tree oil a year or so ago, but it did not help me. I

added a few drops to my saline irrigation solution. That did not

cause any problems with the bulb syringe I use, the type sold here

for use on the ear.

> Re: Irrigation syringe

>

>

>

> After bragging about the durability of my irrigation syringes, I

> destroyed both of them by contamination with Tea Tree Oil. (I

know

> this sounds stupid, but I was inhaling steam and Tea Tree Oil and

> thought that adding the mixture to my irrigation jar might help

keep

> infection at bay. The neoprene plunger immediately seized up.

> I couldn't buy a replacement and it seems that, with the

availability

> of wax dissolving drops, ear syringe bulbs are no longer

available in

> this area. Fortunately, my local surgery nurse gave me five,

so I

> am better off than ever now.

> .