Tea Tree Oil Uses
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Tea Tree Oil Uses Table |
N |
Use neat (pure, undiluted) Tea Tree Oil, applied directly to skin. Although allergic reactions are not common, it's probably a good idea to test a small area first. If redness or rash develops or worsens, discontinue use. |
V |
Vaporize 5 - 10 drops Tea Tree Oil in a bowl of steaming water. Use towel to make "tent" over head to confine vapors, and inhale slowly, moving away from bowl if vapors become too strong. Repeat 3 - 5 times. |
S |
Use as a mouthwash / gargle - add 3 - 5 drops Tea Tree Oil to 1/2 cup water and shake well before each use, or add to commercial mouthwash, approx. 1 drop per 1 ounce of mouthwash. DO NOT SWALLOW! |
O |
Mix 1 part Tea Tree Oil with 5 - 10 parts Olive, Avocado or other vegetable oil, and a few drops of vitamin E. Use when diluted essence is desired. Can be used as a lotion for dry skin. |
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Ailment |
Method |
Application |
Acne |
N |
Apply with cotton swap or fingertip twice daily |
Blocked nasal or sinus passages |
V |
Slowly inhale vapors through nose |
Boils |
N |
Apply with cotton swap or fingertip three times daily |
Bronchial Congestion |
N |
Use 5 - 10 drops oil on warm, wet washcloth placed onto chest |
Cold Sores, Canker Sores |
N |
Apply to affected area with cotton swab twice daily |
Coughs, Congestion |
V/O |
Slowly inhale vapors. Rub oil onto chest and back |
Dandruff, Itchy scalp |
N |
Add 10 - 20 drops to shampoo. Lather for 2 minutes before rinsing |
Gingivitis |
N/S |
Rub gums with oil. Swish mouth with solution 3 times daily |
Hives |
N |
Apply to affected area, or use tea tree lotion, as needed |
Leg Ulcers |
N |
Apply with cotton swap or fingertip twice daily |
Mouth and Nasal Ulcers |
N |
Apply to affected area with cotton swab twice daily |
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, rashes including jock itch |
N |
Soak a gauze pad with Witch Hazel, add 5 - 10 drops tea tree oil, and dab on affected area, or just apply neat oil. |
Sore Gums, Bad Breath, Plaque |
S/N |
Use water solution as mouthwash. Use 2 drops oil on toothbrush |
Sore Throat |
S/V |
Gargle with water solution. Slowly inhale vapors to soothe throat |
Toothache |
N |
Apply to gum around tooth - See a dentist as soon as possible! |
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Information sources:
The Australian Tea Tree Oil Guide by Cynthia Olsen, (ISBN 1-890941-01-8);
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless (ISBN 1-85230-721-8) |
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