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Tea Tree Oil - The Medicine Kit in a Bottle
Tea Tree Oil has been known to the Bundjalung
Tribe of New South Wales Australia for hundreds of years
for its medicinal properties. This wonder oil was only
tested scientifically in the early 1920's by Arthur Penfold
and found to be around 12 times
more powerful than carbolic acid, yet caused no harm
to the skin. It was used extensively by the Australian
Defence Force during World War II, but due to the rise
of synthetic drugs did not become popular again until
the 1960's.
Over the years it has proved itself as a
natural antiviral, antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory
oil. One
great development was that it was found to deeply penetrate
the skin, cleaning it and encouraging the formation of
scar
tissue.
Some of the medical uses include healing
blisters, reducing swelling from insect bites and stings,
cleaning
and healing
abrasions and cuts. It can also help cure athletes
foot and is very helpful in the healing of acne. It will
help heal
a
sore
throat,
cold
sores, coughs and dental abscesses. It will solve
many day to day first aid and medical problems.
It also
lends itself to daily beauty care as putting drops
in shampoo, body lotion, hand cream and in the bath
will
keep hair and skin clean and healthy. A couple
of drops on toothpaste
will prevent gum infections and bad breath. It
helps take the sting out of sunburn and softens corns
and
calluses.
Tea Tree Oil's anti-bacterial properties
also extend to use in household tasks, making the
house clean
and healthy.
Putting drops in the humidifier will clean, disinfect
and refresh the air and putting drops in the
dishwasher and
washing machine will kill germs.
Tea Trees (botanical name is Malaeuca)
are native to Australia. The name Tea Tree
was given by Joseph Banks the botanist who
traveled with Captain Cook and collected the leaves to
make herbal
teas.
There are different grades of Tea tree
oil and the results will
not be the same with an inferior product.
Ask at your local health shop about the best quality
oil to use.
There
are many excellent books which will give you
all the uses of
this wonderful
oil. You will be amazed at the
results you obtain and will find it is truly a medicine
kit in
a bottle.
Related Products:
Desert
Essence Tea Tree Oil - 100% Pure Australian
Recommended books:
The Tea Tree Oil Bible: Your Essential Guide for Health
and Home Uses/Your First Aid Kit in a Bottle
Australian Tea Tree Oil Handbook: 101 Plus
Ways To Use Tea Tree
Tea Tree Oil : A Medicine Kit in a Bottle
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