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Tea Tree Oil Information, Uses and Recipes

Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia

Don’t leave home without  this powerful essential oil that is a  healer and anti-biotic. This oil has few rivals, bolsters morale and resistance. Colds, flu, bronchitis, sinusitis, candida, bacterial and fungal infections and weak immune systems.

As a natural antiseptic, Tea Tree’s anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties make this a very versatile oil. Tea Tree acts as an immune booster for the body in the defense of these threats (bacteria, viruses or fungi). It is one of the few oils that can be used directly on the skin without the aid of a carrier oil. As always, less is more when it comes to Essential Oils; if you are using it directly on the skin, apply only one drop.

Great in first aid kits; Tea Tree Oil can be used for bug bites, acne, boils, athlete’s foot (try when combining with Lemongrass Oil) and herpes blisters. The oil may assist in the reproduction of white blood cells, thereby making it helpful when dealing with colds, influenza, coughs and sore throats. As well, the oil has been said to combat yeast infections (try adding a couple of drops to a warm sitz bath) and candida.

Aromatherapy Recipes

Bugs Away Summer Spray

45 ml Distilled Water
15 ml Witch Hazel
5 drops Tea Tree Oil
5 drops Citronella Oil

Combine all ingredients into a mister bottle. Shake before using!

Immune Booster

10 ml Grapeseed Oil or Sweet Almond Oil
5 drops Tea Tree Oil
5 drops Eucalyptus Radiata Oil
3 drops Peppermint Oil
1 drops Cinnamon Leaf Oil

Count individual drops of all essential oils into 10ml of unscented base oil of your choice. Massage into chest, throat, back or even the soles of your feet …great immune stimulant when you are feeling run down and fighting off a bug.

Suggested Uses




  • Try using a couple of drops of Tea Tree Oil in the water that is used to clean pet food dishes, carriers, litter boxes, cages and bedding.



  • Try adding 3-5 drops to a foot soak to soothe aching feet and to add to your treatment of Athlete’s Foot.



  • Keep a bottle in your camping first aid kit and use one drop on cuts, scrapes, abrasions and bug bites.



  • A couple of drops in a diaper pail will act as both a sanitizer and deodorizer.



  • One drop in the palm of your hands, rub hands together, cup palms together…inhale deeply; or 2-3 drops in a bath. Great for boosting your immune system.




 

Blends well with Eucalyptus, Geranium, Peppermint, Lemon, Lavender, Rosemary, Cinnamon, Clove or Pine

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