Thursday, September 13, 2012

Tea Tree Essential Oil - First Aid in a Bottle

From The Complete Illustrated Guide to Aromatherapy:
Actions -- anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, antiviral, bacteridical, balsamic, cicatrizant, diaphoretic, expectorant, fungicidal, immunostimulant, parasiticide, vulnerary.
Skin care uses -- abcess, acne, athlete's foot, blisters, burns, bruises, chicken pox rash, cold sores, dandruff, herpes, insect bites, oily skin, rashes, spots, verrucae, warts, wounds (infected).
Respiratory system -- asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sinusitis, tuberculosis, whooping cough.
Reproductive system -- thrush, vaginitis.
Immune system -- colds, fever, flu, infectious illnesses.
Urinary system -- cystitis, pruritus.
Safety data:
Nontoxic, nonirritant, possible sensitization over time for some people.

From Edens Garden:
  • Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
  • Tea Tree essential oil has a fresh, camphorous aroma.
  • Available in 10- and 30 ml- dark amber glass bottle with euro- style dropper cap. 30 ml $6.95
  • 100% Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil - no fillers, additives, bases or carriers added.

  • From doTERRA:
    Melaleuca Essential Oil
    Melaleuca alternifolia


    Recognized by its more common name "tea tree," melaleuca has been revered for its cleansing and regenerative properties, especially for the skin. Composed of more than ninety different compounds, melaleuca has limitless therapeutic applications. For aromatic, internal or topical use.  dōTERRA's Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils are guaranteed to be 100% pure and natural and free of synthetic compounds or contaminates.  15 ml $25.33



     

    2 comments:

    1. Which company do you recommend for Tea tree EO, Edens Garden or doTerra?

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      1. I've tried both and found them equally effective!

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