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The Many Benefits of Tea Tree Oil
Posted on Monday, January 22, 2007 (CST) by Thoth
 Humans have long enjoyed aromatic oils. Greeks, Egyptians, and other ancient cultures were well versed with the properties of certain scents to enhance mood and nurture emotional well-being. Yet one essential oil made from the Australian tea tree Melaleuca alternifolia is a substance that goes far beyond a sensual experience. Tea tree oil boasts a variety of uses.
Herbalist Jeanne Rose, known for her extensive study of essential oils, said of tea tree in her publication, "The Aromatherapy Book—Applications and Inhalations," "This is one oil that most definitely will get lots of use in your medicine chest and should positively be part of the home first-aid kit."
First used by Australian aborigines who applied the crushed leaves to wounds and scrapes, the tea tree has no actual relation to the plant from which tea, the beverage, is made— Camellia sinesis.
The name tea
tree originated in 1770 when British explorer James Cook made a drink
from this long-leaved herb found only in the coastal wetlands of
Australia. While Cook realized that this new found herb could treat
scurvy, only recently have the myriad of health benefits from tea tree
oil been discovered.
In the early 1920's
Australian chemist, Dr. A.R. Penfold conducted the initial research on
tea tree leaves. The health benefits he revealed prompted several
subsequent studies from other British and Australian scientists. During
WWII it was considered so beneficial it was included in the first-aid
kits of Australian soldiers during the war.
"Tea tree oil can be used
on any area of the skin that's inflamed or itchy," explains Mary Helen
Lee, Chicago acupuncturist and a professional member of the American
Herbalist Guild. Lee mentions insect bites, acne, mouth ulcers, cuts,
and scrapes as several conditions that call for tea tree oil.
"It's an antiseptic, but it
also has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties," says Lee
adding that ailments ranging from ringworm to toe nail fungus can also
benefit from its application.
Using tea tree directly on
the skin makes this oil unique. Many essential oils are so caustic and
can cause painful burns when applied topically, but external use of tea
tree oil is generally quite safe. However, it should never be applied
to eczematous skin.
Using the steam-distilled
oil, tea tree medicines take many forms for a variety of
conditions—from shampoos and conditioners for dandruff and itchy scalp
to toothpaste, deodorant, and soap. Lee also mentions another product
by Thursday Plantation, a highly regarded tea tree oil manufacturer,
that utilizes the benefits of tea tree in a cocoa butter suppository
for yeast infections. "It's really helpful to women so they don't have
to use those chemical anti-fungal suppositories," she notes.
Small amounts of tea tree
oil are added to supplements to be taken internally for Candida yeast
overgrowth or to a mouthwash for inflamed gums, but Lee warns that
ingesting too much can be dangerous. "It can be used internally, but
only under the supervision of a licensed health care practitioner," she
warns, "and be careful of the mucus membranes." Usually, remedies
containing tea tree for internal use include merely one or two drops of
the potent oil mixed in a formula with other herbs.
This caution should also be
exercised when treating pets with tea tree. While some find the oil
effective for fleas or inflamed skin patches on animals, one needs to
be careful that a pet does not ingest too much oil as they lick the
treated area.
Still, for a generally safe
medicine that treats such a wide range of issues, it might be
surprising to note that tea tree oil is also an effective cleaning
solvent. While commercial cleaning preparations using the oil are
available, making a solution at home is pretty easy.
Environmental health
researcher, Sharon Delia, writes, "Tea tree oil has many uses for
housekeeping. You can prove to yourself how well it works to kill mold
and mildew with this simple test: Put two teaspoons of Australian tea
tree oil in a spray bottle with two cups of water. Spray the mixture on
something musty. Let the smell dissipate (it will take a few days). The
smell of mold and must will be gone, too, never to return as long as
the source of moisture has been removed."
While tea tree oil has a
strong scent, it's an effective and safe alternative to several
commercial cleaning projects. Besides its ability to kill germs, tea
tree works wonders with cleaning projects that would otherwise be a
drudgery. That gummy stuff clinging to bottles after the labels has
been torn off removes effortlessly with a little tea tree oil.
With so many uses from
healing to cleaning, it pays to become familiar with this multipurpose
and relatively inexpensive essential oil from Down Under—tea tree.
Copyright: The Epoch Times
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Re: The Many Benefits of Tea Tree Oil
by visionenhanced on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 (CST)
(User Info | Send a Message) | | there was a company selling it about 6 years ago and they called it mellalucca. it was set up like the whole amway sales deal so i never invested but this stuff was cool. sparyed on your yard the grass would stay deep green for a long time. great for burns. some people used to clean the dark patches off of roofs. it also smelled to me pretty good. its really versatile i did not believe it at first but when i started messing with it i found all kinds of uses. the only problem was the prices they had for the stuff isnt that a great surprise. it is said to be full of antioxidants. That however i couldnt test. |
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Re: The Many Benefits of Tea Tree Oil
by visionenhanced on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 (CST)
(User Info | Send a Message) | | there was a company selling it about 6 years ago and they called it mellalucca. it was set up like the whole amway sales deal so i never invested but this stuff was cool. sparyed on your yard the grass would stay deep green for a long time. great for burns. some people used to clean the dark patches off of roofs. it also smelled to me pretty good. its really versatile i did not believe it at first but when i started messing with it i found all kinds of uses. the only problem was the prices they had for the stuff isnt that a great surprise. it is said to be full of antioxidants. That however i couldnt test. |
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Re: The Many Benefits of Tea Tree Oil
by johnsee on Thursday, June 14, 2007 (CDT)
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