Condition
Treatment Support
antifungal
Application
oil (externally)
Tea Tree
(Melaleuca alternifolia)
Botanical Information
A small tree with aromatic needle-like leaves from the Eucalyptus family.
Working with Tea Tree
Part(s) Used
Plant Oil
Herb Forms
Essential oil.
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.
Cautions
Don’t use undiluted, except under the advice of an experienced herbalist. Use caution when using the oil undiluted on skin or gums.
Conditions treated with Tea Tree
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
antiseptic
Application
oil externally
Condition
Treatment Support
antiseptic, antimicrobial
Application
oil added to shampoo
Condition
Treatment Support
antiseptic, antifungal
Application
oil externally
Condition
Treatment Support
antibacterial
Application
oil externally
Condition
Treatment Support
antibacterial
Application
essential oil
Condition
Treatment Support
antibacterial
Application
salve or cream externally
Condition
Treatment Support
antifungal
Application
oil externally
Condition
Treatment Support
antiseptic
Application
oil externally
Condition
Treatment Support
antiparasitic
Application
a few drops of the oil in a douche solution
Condition
Treatment Support
antiseptic
Application
oil, cream
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
