Tea Tree
Botanical Information
Working with Tea Tree
Part(s) Used
Herb Forms
Affects
Tea tree oil, which is naturally antifungal and antiseptic, is an Australian import emerging as an important herb for fungal or bacterial infections of the skin or nails, vaginal yeast infections, and gum inflammation or sores. It has been used successfully to disinfect cuts and wounds and as a potent gargle for sore throats. Tea tree oil is of value for gingivitis, pyorrhea, and vaginal infections (diluted as a douche). It is also applied for athlete’s foot, boils, canker sores, and ringworm.
Several drops of the oil are diluted in warm water and used as a douche for vaginal yeast infections.
Tea tree oil is now added to many soaps, creams, salves, shampoos, and other body care products.
Tea Tree has a taste of AROMATIC and a temperature of WARM.
