tea tree oil

May 18, 2003

Tea tree oil has helped my scalp P. I found this out by mistake

though. Having 5 school aged kids, tea tree oil was recommended to

me as a lice repellant, as it was going around school realy bad. I

started using it on the whole family for this reason. I buy mine as

an pure extract and add a couple of drops to the shampoo we are

using. I was paying $12 an .5oz. bottle, but found it at wal-mart

for $1.37 for 2oz., I found it in the section with the peroxide.

Anyhow I think is right about the anti-fungal properties of

tea tree oil helping scalp P. I read that fungus becomes a problem

with the scalp, because it stays wet for a while. I have very thick

long hair, so I always blow dry to help prevent this from happening.

By the way, for those of you with kids, it has been very succesful

as preventative for lice as well. My kids have been exposed many

times & the have not gotten it (knock on wood). Please note it will

repell them not kill them. You also have to be careful how much you

add to shampoo, if you use too much it will sting thier eyes. I

don't think that will be a problem though, as it has a strong

smell!!

--Merribeth

May 23, 2003

> What, exactly, is melaluka oil? And where do you find

> it? Melaluka oil is a brand of Tea Tree oil

claudia

>

June 2, 2003

,

What is the name of the other list? I am looking for all the

information I can to make me feel better :-)

Thanks,

lmommy

> ,

>

> Its funny that we're writing to each other on 2 different groups.

> For what its worth, the other list is much more beneficial. There

> are sometimes lulls, but the group is very knowledgable and they

> don't fight like on this one. The other plus is that you can search

> the archives and find a wealth of info.

>

> To answer your question, I've tried Nystatin, Diflucan, Candida

> Stat, Fungal Defense as well as Grapefruit seed extract, Capryl,

and

> garlic.

>

> My main symptoms are vaginal infections, terrible bloating,

> allergies, brain fog and moodiness, and geographic tongue (which

> doctors try to say is just a genetic thing like freckles, but it

> hurts and it comes and goes like the other symptoms). Since I

> started my research and a sugar and flour-free diet in January, I

> lost 15 pounds and have the bloating under control (at least when I

> adhere closely to the diet). The other symptoms remain the same.

>

June 3, 2003

What is the name of the other list? I have been watching this one for

over six months and can't stand the fighting that goes on. There hasn't

been much lately but others are out of control.

Re: Tea tree oil

,

What is the name of the other list? I am looking for all the

information I can to make me feel better :-)

Thanks,

lmommy

> ,

>

> Its funny that we're writing to each other on 2 different groups.

> For what its worth, the other list is much more beneficial. There

> are sometimes lulls, but the group is very knowledgable and they

> don't fight like on this one. The other plus is that you can search

> the archives and find a wealth of info.

>

> To answer your question, I've tried Nystatin, Diflucan, Candida

> Stat, Fungal Defense as well as Grapefruit seed extract, Capryl,

and

> garlic.

>

> My main symptoms are vaginal infections, terrible bloating,

> allergies, brain fog and moodiness, and geographic tongue (which

> doctors try to say is just a genetic thing like freckles, but it

> hurts and it comes and goes like the other symptoms). Since I

> started my research and a sugar and flour-free diet in January, I

> lost 15 pounds and have the bloating under control (at least when I

> adhere closely to the diet). The other symptoms remain the same.

>

July 3, 2003

mELISSA,

What is the other site you go on? What do you use the tea tree oil

for? I have HORRIBLE bloating that will cause me to increase two or

three clothing sizes overnight. It is very frustrating.

Is this common with candida? I also have fibro.

Brigett

> > ,

> >

> > Its funny that we're writing to each other on 2 different groups.

> > For what its worth, the other list is much more beneficial. There

> > are sometimes lulls, but the group is very knowledgable and they

> > don't fight like on this one. The other plus is that you can

search

> > the archives and find a wealth of info.

> >

> > To answer your question, I've tried Nystatin, Diflucan, Candida

> > Stat, Fungal Defense as well as Grapefruit seed extract, Capryl,

> and

> > garlic.

> >

> > My main symptoms are vaginal infections, terrible bloating,

> > allergies, brain fog and moodiness, and geographic tongue (which

> > doctors try to say is just a genetic thing like freckles, but it

> > hurts and it comes and goes like the other symptoms). Since I

> > started my research and a sugar and flour-free diet in January, I

> > lost 15 pounds and have the bloating under control (at least when

I

> > adhere closely to the diet). The other symptoms remain the same.

> >

July 5, 2003

Bridgett, if you do buy the tea tree oil, make sure you get a good brand.

Usually the ones you find in health food stores aren't very good quality. I

have a really good report on tea tree oil, and all it's many uses, if any one is

interested.

Kim Swihart

Helping Families Work from Home with Environmentally Friendly Products

www.kimstayinhomeandlovinit.com

mELISSA,

What is the other site you go on? What do you use the tea tree oil

for?

August 13, 2003

I have never used the Suppositories, I haven't been able to find

them yet. But I have douched with tea tree oil and water and also

have put a few drops onto a tampon and left it in overnight. It did

help a lot for the itching.. it felt soothing. It can cure a yeast

infection for some people.

~Jeanette

> Has anybody (females) used Tea Tree Oil Suppositories and

got any

> relief vaginally? I saw these at Wholefoods and wondered if

they do

> anygood. I'm using Caprylic Acid and Probiotics right now.

>

> Rhonda

August 14, 2003

> Has anybody (females) used Tea Tree Oil Suppositories and got any

> relief vaginally? I saw these at Wholefoods and wondered if they

do

> anygood. I'm using Caprylic Acid and Probiotics right now.

>

> Rhonda

Hi Rhonda]

I have been using tea tree oil (watered down) twice a day for

vaginal yeast and there has been a big improvement. Have been doing

this now for 2 weeks in addition to take anti-fungal meds for 7

weeks for Candida in my gut. I am almost at the stage where I no

longer need to wear a panty liner (have needed to for the past 20

months).

I am sure if I could have got hold of suppositories I would have

used those but here in the UK I haven't found any.

Pam

August 14, 2003

-

Has anyone tried Biocare's Yeastguard for the same thing in the UK?

I've just started using it (6 pessaries) along with dilute tea tree

oil after reading Briffa's recommendation on his website.

JL

-- In candidiasis , " doggy532001 " <pam.clewley@b...>

wrote:

>

> > Has anybody (females) used Tea Tree Oil Suppositories and got any

> > relief vaginally? I saw these at Wholefoods and wondered if they

> do

> > anygood. I'm using Caprylic Acid and Probiotics right now.

> >

> > Rhonda

>

> Hi Rhonda]

>

> I have been using tea tree oil (watered down) twice a day for

> vaginal yeast and there has been a big improvement. Have been

doing

> this now for 2 weeks in addition to take anti-fungal meds for 7

> weeks for Candida in my gut. I am almost at the stage where I no

> longer need to wear a panty liner (have needed to for the past 20

> months).

>

> I am sure if I could have got hold of suppositories I would have

> used those but here in the UK I haven't found any.

>

> Pam

July 13, 2004

I'd forgotten that about headaches...I've always used lavendar essential oil for

headaches...

tea tree oil

Put a few drops in shampoo for itchy scalp and also headaches. Let it sit for

10 minutes. I am going to try this one right now. My headaches aren't nearly

as bad, but still around.

July 13, 2004

I'd forgotten that about headaches...I've always used lavendar essential oil for

headaches...

tea tree oil

Put a few drops in shampoo for itchy scalp and also headaches. Let it sit for

10 minutes. I am going to try this one right now. My headaches aren't nearly

as bad, but still around.

July 14, 2004

Thanks Tatezi.....yes, I would think the body shops are all the same. I'll try

the health store....they seem to have a lot of stuff.

huggggs

Carol

Re: fungus

Thanks Tatezi....I sure wouldn't have thought it was an essential oil....I

tend to think of lavender, vanilla, etc...the obvious ones. Will look for this

next time I'm around the " body shop " ...it's a place here that sells all

essential oils.

Carol

July 14, 2004

Thanks Tatezi.....yes, I would think the body shops are all the same. I'll try

the health store....they seem to have a lot of stuff.

huggggs

Carol

Re: fungus

Thanks Tatezi....I sure wouldn't have thought it was an essential oil....I

tend to think of lavender, vanilla, etc...the obvious ones. Will look for this

next time I'm around the " body shop " ...it's a place here that sells all

essential oils.

Carol

July 15, 2004

Tea tree oil is common in the local health food stores. It's in a number of

products beside those little vials of pure oil. My teenage daughter (I mean

when she was a teenager lol) had a thing for tea tree oil and I got her the

soap and some other things. I'll have to check Wal-Mart. They have half an

aisle devoted to vitamins, supplements, etc.

Pam in Maine

>From: Carol <csean@...>

>Reply-Hepatitis C

>Hepatitis C

>Subject: Re: Tea Tree Oil

>Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 20:59:31 -0700

>

>Thanks Tatezi.....yes, I would think the body shops are all the same. I'll

>try the health store....they seem to have a lot of stuff.

>huggggs

>Carol

> Re: fungus

>

> Thanks Tatezi....I sure wouldn't have thought it was an essential

>oil....I tend to think of lavender, vanilla, etc...the obvious ones. Will

>look for this next time I'm around the " body shop " ...it's a place here that

>sells all essential oils.

> Carol

>

July 15, 2004

Tea tree oil is common in the local health food stores. It's in a number of

products beside those little vials of pure oil. My teenage daughter (I mean

when she was a teenager lol) had a thing for tea tree oil and I got her the

soap and some other things. I'll have to check Wal-Mart. They have half an

aisle devoted to vitamins, supplements, etc.

Pam in Maine

>From: Carol <csean@...>

>Reply-Hepatitis C

>Hepatitis C

>Subject: Re: Tea Tree Oil

>Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 20:59:31 -0700

>

>Thanks Tatezi.....yes, I would think the body shops are all the same. I'll

>try the health store....they seem to have a lot of stuff.

>huggggs

>Carol

> Re: fungus

>

> Thanks Tatezi....I sure wouldn't have thought it was an essential

>oil....I tend to think of lavender, vanilla, etc...the obvious ones. Will

>look for this next time I'm around the " body shop " ...it's a place here that

>sells all essential oils.

> Carol

>

July 15, 2004

In a message dated 7/14/2004 12:13:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

claudineintexas@... writes:

Claudine's note: Also should not be taken internally by anyone with a

liver disease!

Thank you for the warning...........because I probably would have done that

without it. Anne

July 15, 2004

In a message dated 7/14/2004 12:13:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

claudineintexas@... writes:

Claudine's note: Also should not be taken internally by anyone with a

liver disease!

Thank you for the warning...........because I probably would have done that

without it. Anne

July 15, 2004

me too Anne....Claudine I don't know what we'd do without you.

Carol

Re: Tea Tree Oil

In a message dated 7/14/2004 12:13:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

claudineintexas@... writes:

Claudine's note: Also should not be taken internally by anyone with a

liver disease!

Thank you for the warning...........because I probably would have done that

without it. Anne

December 7, 2005

You're very welcome Ingrid. I'm still in the learning stages myself, so I

wouldn't say I'm " wise " just yet. We'll reserve that title for Sheri N! : )

Kay

Tea Tree oil

Hi Kay,

thank you for the information on the tea tree oil, very, very interesting

indeed;

also what you were saying about that anti = internalizing (or similar, you

know what I mean).

Always love to learn from wise people like you so keep the information

coming.

Ingrid

December 8, 2005

<ingrid_schebesch@b...> wrote:

>

> Hi Sheri and Kay,

> I am a little confused now about the benefits of using lavender

or tea tree oil for impetigo. What would you recommend instead? Is

it just tea tree oil that is so suppressive or lavender as well?

> I do have a wart and have not treated it with tea tree oil this

time and it is going by itself and I remember reading in M. Castro's

book that a wart is a sign of something deeper that is wrong with

the body. How would you treat a fungal infection or a bacterial one

on the skin?

> Which homeopathic remedy would you use for this?

> Thanks for your help!

> Ingrid

Hi Ingrid,

Lavender is palliative, it may soothe the symptoms temorarily, but it

doesn't heal or " cure " anything, but it is not suppressive.

Tea tree oil not only will interfere with homeopathic treatment

(strong odor), but it is suppressive because it may cause the

symptoms to go away on the surface, but the underlying cause is not

addressed. Therefore, the body has no choice but to create another

outlet for its disturbance.

Acute problems that don't resolve on their own are often

manifestations of more chronic issues in the body. Someone who gets

alot of colds, or rashes, etc. is an indication that the life force

is not up to par.

Most of us have some type of chronic issues. The pollution in the

air, our food and water supplies, vaccine damage, suppressive drugs,

all contribute to a life force that is not able to do what it is

intended (keep our bodies in balance).

Things such as warts are not acute and shouldn't be attempted to

be " cured " without the assistance of a classical homeopath. They're

a sign of chronic disease, and a good symptom for a homeopath to use

to help find a remedy that will address the totality of your

symptoms, not just the warts.

Homeopathy doesn't treat symptoms, ie warts, impetigo, allergies, or

fungal infections or bacterial ones, etc. It treats patients who

have dis-ease within their bodies that lead to the expression of that

dis-ease. There is no one remedy for one particular ailment.

In acute situations like a cold or sprain there ARE a set of remedies

that are more commonly used, but it's still individualized and

depends on that person's specific symptoms at that particular time.

I hope that helps. I highly recommend you take Sheri's online intro

to homeopathy course. It will help make this all much more clear to

you.

Kay

December 9, 2005

Hi Kay

I still struggle with this one too!! I understand the whole

suppression concept, however do you think that using teatree oil for

first aid (cuts, insects bites etc) would be okay, just not to treat

fungal infections which are obviously the bodies expression of some

deeper disturbance?

I suffer from warts too and am currently undergoing a homeopathic

constitutional treatment (they haven't disappeared yet!), however

years ago I used fresh from the plant aloe vera gel to get rid of

warts on my hands - would you consider aloe vera to be suppressive

in this case too?

However to use aloe vera to soothe and promote healing of a burn for

instance would be okay?

If this is the case then it is not necessarily the substance (the

tea tree or the aloe vera) that is suppressive but the application

of it in certain circumstances? Am I on the right track here, or am

I still missing the point?

The key then would be the ability to identify what things are the

bodies expression of a deeper disturbance (warts, fungal infections,

excma(sp?)) and what is not (cuts, scratches, burns etc).

Would love to hear your thoughts! Regards Debbie

> >

> > Hi Sheri and Kay,

> > I am a little confused now about the benefits of using

lavender

> or tea tree oil for impetigo. What would you recommend instead?

Is

> it just tea tree oil that is so suppressive or lavender as well?

> > I do have a wart and have not treated it with tea tree oil

this

> time and it is going by itself and I remember reading in M.

Castro's

> book that a wart is a sign of something deeper that is wrong with

> the body. How would you treat a fungal infection or a bacterial

one

> on the skin?

> > Which homeopathic remedy would you use for this?

> > Thanks for your help!

> > Ingrid

>

> Hi Ingrid,

>

> Lavender is palliative, it may soothe the symptoms temorarily, but

it

> doesn't heal or " cure " anything, but it is not suppressive.

>

> Tea tree oil not only will interfere with homeopathic treatment

> (strong odor), but it is suppressive because it may cause the

> symptoms to go away on the surface, but the underlying cause is

not

> addressed. Therefore, the body has no choice but to create

another

> outlet for its disturbance.

>

> Acute problems that don't resolve on their own are often

> manifestations of more chronic issues in the body. Someone who

gets

> alot of colds, or rashes, etc. is an indication that the life

force

> is not up to par.

>

> Most of us have some type of chronic issues. The pollution in the

> air, our food and water supplies, vaccine damage, suppressive

drugs,

> all contribute to a life force that is not able to do what it is

> intended (keep our bodies in balance).

>

> Things such as warts are not acute and shouldn't be attempted to

> be " cured " without the assistance of a classical homeopath.

They're

> a sign of chronic disease, and a good symptom for a homeopath to

use

> to help find a remedy that will address the totality of your

> symptoms, not just the warts.

>

> Homeopathy doesn't treat symptoms, ie warts, impetigo, allergies,

or

> fungal infections or bacterial ones, etc. It treats patients who

> have dis-ease within their bodies that lead to the expression of

that

> dis-ease. There is no one remedy for one particular ailment.

>

> In acute situations like a cold or sprain there ARE a set of

remedies

> that are more commonly used, but it's still individualized and

> depends on that person's specific symptoms at that particular time.

>

> I hope that helps. I highly recommend you take Sheri's online

intro

> to homeopathy course. It will help make this all much more clear

to

> you.

>

> Kay

>

December 9, 2005

Hi Debbie,

There are actually homeopathic tinctures that work on cuts, insect bites, etc.

that won't suppress any healing. Calendula is one that is often used. Tea Tree

can cause major reactions (as Sheri N posted regarding her systemic reaction to

Tee Tree oil). I don't recommend using Tea Tree at all, especially if you are

under the care of a homeopath already.

One of my first experiences with a homeopath was for about a dozen warts that

popped up on my son's foot a few years ago. He was also sick alot and had some

other issues that needed addressing. Within a couple of months (at the most)

the smaller warts had reabsorbed and the larger ones fell off! It was amazing,

and I was hooked on homeopathy from then on!

As far as the aloe vera, I'm not quite sure from a homeopath's point of view if

that would be considered palliative or suppressive. If it's used to soothe a

burn, I can see that as palliative, but if it's used to make symptoms go away, I

would have to say that's suppressive. Maybe Sheri N. can chime in on that one

for a more definite answer. Again, there are topical homeopathic ointments that

can be used for burns, too.

I don't use anything other than homeopathy, so I don't worry about making the

right choice whether or not a treatment is suppressive or palliative. If I DO

have a question, I ask my homeopath.

I hope that helps. If you have additional questions, ask away. I'm not afraid

to admit I don't have all the answers, as I'm still learning, too, but I'll

certainly do my best to help you find the right answers.

Kay

Re: Tea tree oil

Hi Kay

I still struggle with this one too!! I understand the whole

suppression concept, however do you think that using teatree oil for

first aid (cuts, insects bites etc) would be okay, just not to treat

fungal infections which are obviously the bodies expression of some

deeper disturbance?

I suffer from warts too and am currently undergoing a homeopathic

constitutional treatment (they haven't disappeared yet!), however

years ago I used fresh from the plant aloe vera gel to get rid of

warts on my hands - would you consider aloe vera to be suppressive

in this case too?

However to use aloe vera to soothe and promote healing of a burn for

instance would be okay?

If this is the case then it is not necessarily the substance (the

tea tree or the aloe vera) that is suppressive but the application

of it in certain circumstances? Am I on the right track here, or am

I still missing the point?

The key then would be the ability to identify what things are the

bodies expression of a deeper disturbance (warts, fungal infections,

excma(sp?)) and what is not (cuts, scratches, burns etc).

Would love to hear your thoughts! Regards Debbie

December 9, 2005

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>Hi Kay

>

>I still struggle with this one too!! I understand the whole

>suppression concept, however do you think that using teatree oil for

>first aid (cuts, insects bites etc) would be okay, just not to treat

>fungal infections which are obviously the bodies expression of some

>deeper disturbance?

>

>I suffer from warts too and am currently undergoing a homeopathic

>constitutional treatment (they haven't disappeared yet!), however

>years ago I used fresh from the plant aloe vera gel to get rid of

>warts on my hands - would you consider aloe vera to be suppressive

>in this case too?

Hi Debbie,

no, it is not OK for anything. It is suppressive.

The symptoms need to happen.

There really isn't tons of dangers from cuts. We have an immune system

that works with all of that. If any concern at all could use calendula but

really don't need to do antying.

Anything that GETS RID of something without addressing the whole system and

the reason they are there to begin with, can be suppressive.

>

>However to use aloe vera to soothe and promote healing of a burn for

>instance would be okay?

Probably, but I can't say for sure. We don't want to stop symptoms. The

right remedy helps the symptoms to be effective and heal.

>

>If this is the case then it is not necessarily the substance (the

>tea tree or the aloe vera) that is suppressive but the application

>of it in certain circumstances? Am I on the right track here, or am

>I still missing the point?

>

>The key then would be the ability to identify what things are the

>bodies expression of a deeper disturbance (warts, fungal infections,

>excma(sp?)) and what is not (cuts, scratches, burns etc).

We just don't need to be doing this. We have been so programmed to think

we need help from an outside substance to get rid of symptoms.

We really don't. We don't even need remedies most of the time.

Just let nature and the vital force do what theydo

Sheri

>

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As my grandmother would say, " What a bunch of malarkey! " Four years ago, I

switched to tea-tree oil based cleaning, laundry, toiletries, oral care,

lotions and other household items. It is a great antibacterial,

antimicrobial and antifungal solution. Works better and without all the

alcohol. Even swabbed my tooth with the oil and it works ten times

better--and longer--than Anbesol. I drink it in my tea (great if you have a

cold coming on or a sore throat) and I even use it to clean out my litter

boxes. Why? My health and that of my child who has problems with asthma and

eczema. He is very sensitive to chemicals in the air and on surfaces.

Suffice it to say, I notice no difference in any of our breast tissue but I

noticed the improvement in our environment and our health these past few

years. Let's get off the " rare cases " and " temporarily " stuff and focus on

more important things.

L.

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Re: Oil may cause breast growth in boys

By JEFF DONN

Associated Press Writer

February 1, 2007, 7:43 AM EST

BOSTON -- Lavender and tea tree oils found in some shampoos, soaps

and lotions can temporarily leave boys with enlarged breasts in rare

cases, apparently by disrupting their hormonal balance, a preliminary

study suggests.

While advising parents to consider the possible risk, several hormone

experts emphasized that the problem appears to happen infrequently

and clears up when the oils are no longer used. None of those

interviewed called for a ban on sales.

February 8, 2007