Health wise....I remember someone gave me a tip once like how to use it when u get a cold, but I do not remember...Any ideas?
Thanks!
2006-10-04 04:31:53 · 8 answers · asked by EventNewYork 3 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Adding a few drops of oil to your regular shampoo will work for a variety of hair-related problems including dandruff, itchy scalp and even as a preventative for headlice. Ideally, you should leave it on for five or ten minutes, then rinse.
Skin problems such as dermatitis, sunburns, diaper rashes and cuts are also aided by tea tree oil’s properties. At the same time, you just might find that rubbing the oil into your joints will relieve some of that arthritic pain. Athlete’s foot, smelly feet, toenail infections and other foot ailments could also use a few drops of tea tree oil for treatment. And don’t forget the various insect bites like flies, mosquitoes and bee stings, that can be soothed simply by rubbing some tea tree oil on.
A drop of tea tree diluted in a bit of oil can work great around your sinuses. Rub around sinuses or put a few drops in a steam bath or vaporizer. You can also put a few drops onto a tissue or handkerchief. Add 5-10 drops to steaming hot water for an inhalant.
The oil can even be used internally by adding a couple of drops to juice to soothe a sore throat. Mixed with water, it’s also useful as a mouthwash for a variety of mouth and gum problems.
Even your pets can benefit from the use of tea tree oil. Besides deterring those pesky pet insects like fleas and ticks, using a few drops of tea tree oil in pet shampoo will help alleviate odor problems.
Tea tree oil is most often found in health food stores and pharmacies. You’ll also find it as an additive in many of the products available for the various conditions and problems mentioned early. A small bottle will actually go a long ways.
Often called “first aid kit in a bottle”, the oil is actually useful for much more than just first aid. No matter what your ailment, you just might want to test it out.
Tea tree is safe for virtually all skin types. Someone with sensitive skin may want to dilute the oil and anyone with reactions should quit using it and consult their doctor for remedies.
2006-10-04 05:00:03 · answer #1 · answered by Eden* 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Tea Tree Oil is a Natural Anti Fungal Anti Viral Treatment.
Its' great for treating external Yeast infections. For the Groin area (jock itch, vaginal yeast) or athletes foot, mix about 12-16 drops in a pint bottle with water. Using a Peri bottle (available at health equipment stores for about $2.00) rinse the area 2-3 times a day. Very cooling.
Also great for Dandruff - put a few drops on your head while shampooing.
2006-10-04 05:01:03 · answer #2 · answered by Nutrition Response 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For fever, influenza, and warts.
For Influenza:
At the first sings of illness, use a few drops of essential oil of tea tree in a hot bath for 10 minutes to produce sweating,follow by a night of sleep. This will attack the virus and stimulate th immune response.
2006-10-04 09:59:41 · answer #3 · answered by luna1081 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tea tree oil has been used as an antiseptic for burns, cuts and insect bites. It has also been used for acne, eczema and fungal infections of the skin (e.g., athlete's foot).
2006-10-04 04:55:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Head lice, disinfecting, mould prevention. Sorry, don't know about the cold but I think it can be used in a vapourizer.
2006-10-04 04:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by grapeshenry 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good for pimples, good for dandruff and overall skin care.
2006-10-04 04:53:51 · answer #6 · answered by sexyangelkiss26 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, all I know is that it helps remove scars, making them lighter.
2006-10-04 04:39:16 · answer #7 · answered by little lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can stick it on pimples and blisters. My mom uses it for EVERYTHING.
2006-10-04 04:40:41 · answer #8 · answered by Princess Piper 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋