Or as an antimicrobial?
2007-10-14 13:50:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
It is available as a botanical which does not need to be approve to market as long as it does not have a drug claim. It really works!
2007-10-14 14:11:14 · update #1
Yes it is. In Australia anyway. It's very good for stings, tiny bites and amazing for clearing sinuses. You put it on a tissue and just inhale. I was bitten by three white tail spiders, who cause a fungal infection. I am still battling with it,on my arms, where they bit me. But I swap Tea Tree Oil and an anti-fungal cream. Is it not available in the US? Because I saw an advert for a cream made with Tea Tree Oil on the net, and they were an American Company.
2007-10-14 13:59:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
IF the FDA approved it, do you have any idea how much it would suddenly cost the citizens of the USA? It's already expensive enough. I have used it since the 60's for a variety of ailments. I'm not sure what it is classified as, but the germs & organisms don't live very long after the oil is applied to them! They just want to leave the scene ASAP. That's good enough for my needs. It could be misused by people who would mix it with the "acceptable drugs" that are currently approved to make someone a small fortune~!
2007-10-14 21:20:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tea tree oil is OTC here in the states, I used to buy it all the time in the 80's and 90's I use Tei-Fu now. It clears up my nose in a hurry. Use Vicks for an anti-fungal on your feet or hands, or a mild clorox solution, both work.
2007-10-14 21:13:00 · answer #3 · answered by lilabner 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I live in the states, and I have used Tea Tree Oil over an almost two year span, to stop toenail fungus. It still remains on
two stubborn little toes, but the others it has cured. I haven't
applied it for some time since I ran out. Toenail fungus is
very stubborn and can take much longer to cure I've read.
2007-10-14 23:01:53 · answer #4 · answered by Lynn 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We use Tea Tree Oil shampoo and conditioner by Paul Mitchell. We buy it at Cost Cutters in Wisconsin.
2007-10-15 12:02:02 · answer #5 · answered by Riverrat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are two here in this part of Italy that swear by Tea Tree Oil.I get mine from an Australian company online and regularly distribute it to the locals.Amazing stuff!
2007-10-15 04:55:41 · answer #6 · answered by Barbara D 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have used it many times and it has worked for me, but my husband cannot stand the smell. I have no problem finding it at my local health food store here in Utah. I have found that peppermint also works well for my needs and my husband likes the scent of that. Dr. Bonner's peppermint soap also helped to get rid of his (dare I say?) foot fungus that he caught during his Marine training.
2007-10-15 01:12:33 · answer #7 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is in UK...I use it a lot, few drops in water and spray bottle use it as a disinfectant, and can rid airborne germs when someone in the home has a cold, a couple of drops in the dog shampoo can help rid of fleas....there's lots of uses for it....ooops, sorry, you didn't ask for all my gibbering, I will shut up now, lol
2007-10-15 02:13:08 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ HOPE ♥ 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Of course they wouldn't approve it. It is against the law to 'cure' yourself of any diseases using herbs. It is okay to use drugs that are the number 4 killer of Americans, but you can't use herbs.
2007-10-15 08:49:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes!! Over here in OZ we use it for just about everything!!!. It can be quite strong tho so use it with caution.
I dont use it myself because it gives me a blinding headache!!!
2007-10-14 22:58:29 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋