Tea Tree

melaleuca alternifolia
Essential Oil

Caution: skin sensation is rare,
but persons with sensative skin should conduct
a patch test before consentrated use.

Properties cleanser and sanitizer,
a wide array of health-maintaining properties.

This oil is very versatile.

Tea Tree Oil is often used
to treating minor skin problems
such as preventing infections
of cuts and scratches or to topically treat;
acne, cold, sores, and fungal problems.

Tea Tree Oil
Dissolves lumps of white blood cells,
which make up pus, making it easier
for the body to fight infection.

Tea Tree Oil is used in many products
that are convenient to have in home
first aid kit and many of these products
you can make yourself
with a few simple ingredients.

One of the most versatile products is
Tea Tree Salve which you can use
for minor cuts and scratches,
on fungal infections of the skin and to alleviate
itching from insect bites.

Tea Tree Salve
1 cup Olive Oil
1 ounce Beeswax
240 drops Tea Tree Oil

Place the oil anf beeswax
in a pint mason jar and place in a pan filled
with several cups of water.
Heat until the beeswax is melted,
stirring to mix well.

Once the beeswax is completely melted
stir in the Tea Tree essential oil.
Pour into small salve containers.
Store any excess salve in the
refrigerator until needed.

Tip
Use a double boiler to melt the wax and oil.
If preferred melt the mixture in the mason jar,
store salve that jar and avoid having
to clean a messy pan.
For more information on making salves visit:
http://www.wildroots.com/salves.htm


Antiseptic Skin Spray
4 ounces Witch Hazel
2 teaspoons 190 proof Ethyl Alcohol
(if available)
60 drops Tea Tree Oil
Dissolve the Tea Tree Oil in the ethyl alcohol
and then stir into the witch hazel.
Pour into a spray bottle.
Shake well before using.
Spray on minor cuts and scratches.

Tip
You can skip using the ethyl alcohol 
-its main purpose is to
help the Tea tree oil dissolve
and mix better into the solution.
If you do not want to use the
ethyl alcohol shaking very well
before each use will be necessary.


Cleanser for Acne
1/4 cup Witch Hazel
1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel
10 drops Tea Tree Oil

Apply cleanser with a cotton ball.
Use 2 -3 times a day as needed.
Tea Tree Oil can effectively
help reduce acne inflammation.
It works slower than benzyl peroxide lotions,
but it is gentler on the skin.


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