Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 <<Tea Tree Oil should Always be diluted with oil, using it straight from the bottle can burn the skin severly!>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- In all of my studies as well as personal experience with both tea tree and lavender essential oils, they are the two essential oils that can be used neat, direct from the bottle. I've used both in all manners of application and for a variety of " issues " with my skin/hair (and I have extremely sensitive skin!) as well as in natural cleanign products I make and I have never encountered " burning " of any kind. If burning were to occur, I think I'd be more inclined to suspect the company I purchased the EO from of possibly diluting it with something that would cause the burning.... Both oils are reknown for their use " neat. If this is no longer the case, or data is sudenly showing differently, an awful lot of tea and lavender products now have to change their labeling and instruction!!! ~Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 In a message dated 2/8/2003 8:30:43 AM Central Standard Time, sherryscreations2@... writes: > > Tea Tree Oil should Always be diluted with oil, using it straight from the > bottle can burn the skin severly! > > Sherry Sherry,, make we are just hard-skinned Texans----but I have always used Tea Tree straight-----as a matter of fact----the first thing Autumn coulld say was " tee tree " whenever she got a boo-boo. She is now 5y/o--have used TT straight on her, us and others------never a bad reaction----------but now am worried-----what have you experienced with using TT undiluted?? Hugs, (TX) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 In a message dated 2/8/2003 10:56:51 AM Central Standard Time, Info@... writes: > Actually, tea tree oil is one of the few oils that CAN be used directly on > the skin. Lavender is another. It will not burn the skin, severely or > otherwise unless it has something added to it, or is not actually tea tree > oil. > I totatlly agree----------but let's check the name of that TT oil! There are to my understanding 30 different trees that can claim this! I only use " MELALEUCA ALTERIFOLIA----if the spelling is wrong----------well then I must admit I need glasses----------OR it's a conspiracy to make me feel old! LOL I generally buy mine froom Thursday Plantation and have no complaints.. BTW--glad to hear you also use Lavender straight as I use it for burns! Hugs, (TX) who wouldn't need glasses if people just wouldn't write so small! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 Tea Tree Oil should Always be diluted with oil, using it straight from the bottle can burn the skin severly! Sherry _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 Actually, tea tree oil is one of the few oils that CAN be used directly on the skin. Lavender is another. It will not burn the skin, severely or otherwise unless it has something added to it, or is not actually tea tree oil. Back when I used to get yeast infections, I would dip the end of a tampax in straight tea tree oil and use it to combat the infection. Using this, it was usually clear in something like 3 days, while also ingesting acidopholus. Now I could feel a tingle, some might call a 'burning sensation', but in no way did it burn me, and those are some pretty delicate membranes! Now I ingest the sea buckthorn seed oil I sell for my optimum health, putting it in a bit of juice. Janine Phariss, Herbalist, CMT Fade scars, Relieve Pain, Heal Eczema! http://www.BlueSageNaturals.com WwWw, R & D, Retail/Wholesale Tea Tree Oil should Always be diluted with oil, using it straight from the bottle can burn the skin severly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 And sensitize you bigtime! There is a lot of new evidence coming out of Australia now about Tea Tree sensitization. Lynda Sherry Barker wrote: >Tea Tree Oil should Always be diluted with oil, using it straight from the >bottle can burn the skin severly! > >Sherry > > -- Lynda Sorenson http://www.Luna-Aromatics.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 Hmmm the owner of the herb store that I bought mine from said it could be used neat and was good for dibetics also. Glitz Re: Tea Tree Oil Tea Tree Oil should Always be diluted with oil, using it straight from the bottle can burn the skin severly! Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 Hello all- I'm a newbie lotion person, but tea tree oil is something I feel I can " speak " on. We are " hooked " on tea tree oil on our farm! Yes, we use it on our alpacas! My husband has a secret " concoction " he mixes and uses on alpaca boo-boo's and I've used it on some human boo-boo's also. It's a wonderful, healing oil! We currently buy ours at Walmart, I'm not certain perhaps it's already diluted. Please let me know where you are getting the information about hazards. I'd never want to hurt anyone or anything. I have thought about having my husband add a little Emu oil to his next batch -- do experienced lotion/soap makers have any thoughts on that? RH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 I used tea tree oil pure and straight on my face. During a bout of depression and insomnia when I lost my Daddy, my face went crazy in breakouts. Tea tree oil allowed me to clear my skin so I could leave my house. I also use it with sassafras and lavender for poison ivy. Works every time. Flo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 In a message dated 2/8/2003 10:35:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, maryr@... writes: > Sassafras eo is also used in the manufacture of the illegal drug, Ecstacy - > and its controlled by the FDA as a result. I'd be real suspicious if you > see it for sale anywhere, Really? That's interesting, never knew that. Of course, never really knew much about sassafras period Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 Janine- As one of several people I know who are sensitized to various Essential oils (for me it is Lavender) from neat usage, I would have to strongly disagree with the concept that one should use any of them neat. As far as using a tampon with neat Tea Tree... the very idea makes me shudder. Sensitization to neat use of EOs is like Russian Roulette, the first few times may be ok, but if you keep going, something very, very ugly is going to happen. Bet wishes- Lynda Janine Phariss wrote: >Actually, tea tree oil is one of the few oils that CAN be used directly on >the skin. Lavender is another. It will not burn the skin, severely or >otherwise unless it has something added to it, or is not actually tea tree >oil. > >Back when I used to get yeast infections, I would dip the end of a tampax in >straight tea tree oil and use it to combat the infection. Using this, it was >usually clear in something like 3 days, while also ingesting acidopholus. >Now I could feel a tingle, some might call a 'burning sensation', but in no >way did it burn me, and those are some pretty delicate membranes! > >Now I ingest the sea buckthorn seed oil I sell for my optimum health, >putting it in a bit of juice. > >Janine Phariss, Herbalist, CMT >Fade scars, Relieve Pain, Heal Eczema! >http://www.BlueSageNaturals.com >WwWw, R & D, Retail/Wholesale > > >Tea Tree Oil should Always be diluted with oil, using it straight from the >bottle can burn the skin severly! > > > -- Lynda Sorenson http://www.Luna-Aromatics.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 hi im a diabetic--how is tea tree oil good for me???? i have 100% Tea tree oil -but i havent used it too much lately! Also does anyone know how to get rid of a wart? I have one on my index finger and i bang it all the time---im ready to rip it off myself-lol! TIA~Misty http://community.webtv.net/mpw98/ForeverYoursATouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 Let me point you in the direction of Watt's 'Plant Aromatics' which talks about sensitization from Essential oil use, safe levels for use, and toxic EOs. This man actually knows what he is talking about, having studied the dermatological research being done on Essential oils, rather than copying from other authors, as most AT books out there do. 's website is www.aromamedical.com His book is available in the US exclusively through www.av-at.com Best wishes- Lynda glitz wrote: >Hmmm the owner of the herb store that I bought mine from said it could be used neat and was good for dibetics also. Glitz > Re: Tea Tree Oil > > > > Tea Tree Oil should Always be diluted with oil, using it straight from the > bottle can burn the skin severly! > > Sherry > > > > > -- Lynda Sorenson http://www.Luna-Aromatics.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 Flo- Sassafras EO is toxic. It is a pretty potent carcinogen. Use of Sassafras in foods is a banned substance in the US and UK. It is banned from use in cosmetic products in the E.C. legislation. It's main constituent, safrole (up to something like 93%) is a liver toxin. To quote from Salvatore Battaglia's 'The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy', page 240: " A few drops of Sassafras oils has been considered lethal and records exist in the USA of a male adult who died following the ingestion of a teaspoon of sassafras oil. The symptoms of poisoning were those of CNS depression, vomiting and nausea. Large doses of sassafras cause fatty changes in the liver and kidneys. The use of sassafras oil may lead to accumulation in the body of safrole which is considered a hepatocarcinogen. " He also says, " Currently essential oils containing asarone (another of it's chemical constituents) have been banned by the FDA. " EEEKS! Best wishes- Lynda ByuMagick wrote: >I used tea tree oil pure and straight on my face. During a bout of >depression and insomnia when I lost my Daddy, my face went crazy in >breakouts. Tea tree oil allowed me to clear my skin so I could leave my >house. I also use it with sassafras and lavender for poison ivy. Works every >time. >Flo > > > > > -- Lynda Sorenson http://www.Luna-Aromatics.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 Hi , Sassafras eo is also used in the manufacture of the illegal drug, Ecstacy - and its controlled by the FDA as a result. I'd be real suspicious if you see it for sale anywhere, Well Naturally http://www.wellnaturally.com At 06:36 PM 2/8/2003 -0700, you wrote: >Flo- > >Sassafras EO is toxic. It is a pretty potent carcinogen. Use of >Sassafras in foods is a banned substance in the US and UK. It is >banned from use in cosmetic products in the E.C. legislation. It's main >constituent, safrole (up to something like 93%) is a liver toxin. To >quote from Salvatore Battaglia's 'The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy', >page 240: > > " A few drops of Sassafras oils has been considered lethal and records >exist in the USA of a male adult who died following the ingestion of a >teaspoon of sassafras oil. The symptoms of poisoning were those of CNS >depression, vomiting and nausea. Large doses of sassafras cause fatty >changes in the liver and kidneys. The use of sassafras oil may lead to >accumulation in the body of safrole which is considered a hepatocarcinogen. " > >He also says, " Currently essential oils containing asarone (another of >it's chemical constituents) have been banned by the FDA. " > >EEEKS! > >Best wishes- >Lynda > >ByuMagick wrote: > > >I used tea tree oil pure and straight on my face. During a bout of > >depression and insomnia when I lost my Daddy, my face went crazy in > >breakouts. Tea tree oil allowed me to clear my skin so I could leave my > >house. I also use it with sassafras and lavender for poison ivy. Works every > >time. > >Flo > > > > > > > > > > > >-- >Lynda Sorenson >http://www.Luna-Aromatics.com > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 Hi Lynda As with everything, your mileage may vary. [ymmv] It worked for me. I was never sensitized to it and I have extremely sensitive skin. So for you, you are sensitized, for me and many many people I know, we are not. I think it is how one has used tea tree, and how much. It has been well established with aromatherapists that tea tree and lavender can be used neat. I do not call myself an aromatherapist. However, I do know how my skin and mucous membranes react to things, as I try them. Using Tea tree on a tampax was widely recommended about 8 years ago and it sure worked for me! That is what is so glorious about each of us being an individual and hopefully, living in a free country. We can each research, try it if we desire, and if it works for us, great, if not, move on to something else. To say that something UGLY IS going to happen is nonsense. That's a generalization that just is not true. I am one that takes control of my own health, thinking for myself, researching and formulating. I do not let the masses, nor the alarmists think for me. While there are, certainly, those who allow others to think for them and do for them, I think there are more and more people who are beginning to think for themselves. Which is why, when I wrote, it was about me, my experiences and my thoughts and opinions. I will still use tea tree and lavender neat [straight], if I have a need too. YMMV Janine Phariss, Herbalist, CMT Fade scars, Relieve Pain, Heal Eczema! http://www.BlueSageNaturals.com WwWw, R & D, Retail/Wholesale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2003 Report Share Posted February 9, 2003 Hey, Misty,....Dandelion juice ! Go into your garden, break off a dandelion and put the sap onto the wart. ( Not on the surrounding skin ). twice a day for about 2 to 3 weeks. Should do the trick !. OR Greater Celandine sap will do the same thing , the same way. Dandelion is easier to get of course. Another is a tincture of Arbor vitae ( Thuja occidentalis ) Add the drops to the wart..... you can make this into an ointment and even add a little tea tree oil with it. Don't use during pregnancy. love , . Re: Re: Tea Tree Oil > hi im a diabetic--how is tea tree oil good for me???? i have 100% Tea > tree oil -but i havent used it too much lately! Also does anyone know > how to get rid of a wart? I have one on my index finger and i bang it > all the time---im ready to rip it off myself-lol! TIA~Misty > > > > > > http://community.webtv.net/mpw98/ForeverYoursATouch > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2003 Report Share Posted February 9, 2003 Can you tell me how it would be good for diabetics? Just asking because diabetes runs in my family. You can email me off loop if anyone has any information and thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2003 Report Share Posted February 10, 2003 Sorry, I was away for a few days and just read the responses to my post that tea tree oil should not be used neat since it CAN burn your skin. Let me explain why I made that statement. My daughter was severely burned using Tea Tree Oil " neat " on her body! It took months for her to heal. Also, I know Many other people who suffered burns and have become skin sensitized by using tea tree oil neat, so why take the risk? Diluting it by 1/2 will provide the same benefits. It may say on the bottle that it can be used neat, but in my experience I know Too many people that suffered from doing that and I would never tell people or customers to use it neat...I always err on the side of caution. Sherry Sherry's Creations _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2003 Report Share Posted May 14, 2003 > I drink 8 drops twice a day ............I feel human again! Did you read somewhere that it is safe to drink tea tree oil? I bought a product called Candida Cleanse and started researching the ingredients as I am always cautious with products that aren't regulated. Anyway, when I looked up tea tree oil I read in several places that it should never be taken orally. I called the pharmacist who sold it to me and he could not find any proof that it was safe so he let me return the product. He said he felt like Solaray wouldn't put anything in the product that wasn't safe, but I'd rather be safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 , I too take a Solaray product: Yeast Cleanse, that has tea tree oil. I learned through another board that there are multiple types of tea tree oil. Some can be injested and some cannot be injested. The type that Solaray uses is safe to take orally. Don't use a tea tree oil product meant to be used externally as a suppliment. What else are you taking and what are your symptoms? > > I drink 8 drops twice a day ............I feel human again! > > > Did you read somewhere that it is safe to drink tea tree oil? I > bought a product called Candida Cleanse and started researching the > ingredients as I am always cautious with products that aren't > regulated. Anyway, when I looked up tea tree oil I read in several > places that it should never be taken orally. I called the pharmacist > who sold it to me and he could not find any proof that it was safe > so he let me return the product. He said he felt like Solaray > wouldn't put anything in the product that wasn't safe, but I'd > rather be safe than sorry. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Forgot to mention, I have had great success...so far...with Yeast Cleanse. But it is only one of a couple of things I am doing. I think the diet is clearly a big part of the solution and a good probiotic. > > I drink 8 drops twice a day ............I feel human again! > > > Did you read somewhere that it is safe to drink tea tree oil? I > bought a product called Candida Cleanse and started researching the > ingredients as I am always cautious with products that aren't > regulated. Anyway, when I looked up tea tree oil I read in several > places that it should never be taken orally. I called the pharmacist > who sold it to me and he could not find any proof that it was safe > so he let me return the product. He said he felt like Solaray > wouldn't put anything in the product that wasn't safe, but I'd > rather be safe than sorry. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 , Its funny that we're writing to each other on 2 different groups. For what its worth, the other list is much more beneficial. There are sometimes lulls, but the group is very knowledgable and they don't fight like on this one. The other plus is that you can search the archives and find a wealth of info. To answer your question, I've tried Nystatin, Diflucan, Candida Stat, Fungal Defense as well as Grapefruit seed extract, Capryl, and garlic. My main symptoms are vaginal infections, terrible bloating, allergies, brain fog and moodiness, and geographic tongue (which doctors try to say is just a genetic thing like freckles, but it hurts and it comes and goes like the other symptoms). Since I started my research and a sugar and flour-free diet in January, I lost 15 pounds and have the bloating under control (at least when I adhere closely to the diet). The other symptoms remain the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2003 Report Share Posted May 17, 2003 ---Yes i read it i have a whole list of things that tea tree oil are good for. I take melaluka oil and a friend of my moms has done this for years but i also oked it with my naturopath and my reg dr and they said its helping me keep doing it. it has really helped me alot and i have only been doing it for two weeks. Tastes nasty but you get used to it. I decided its worth the taste if its making me better. claudia In candidiasis , " phelch66 " <mjnjpilch@f...> wrote: > > I drink 8 drops twice a day ............I feel human again! > > > Did you read somewhere that it is safe to drink tea tree oil? I > bought a product called Candida Cleanse and started researching the > ingredients as I am always cautious with products that aren't > regulated. Anyway, when I looked up tea tree oil I read in several > places that it should never be taken orally. I called the pharmacist > who sold it to me and he could not find any proof that it was safe > so he let me return the product. He said he felt like Solaray > wouldn't put anything in the product that wasn't safe, but I'd > rather be safe than sorry. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2003 Report Share Posted May 17, 2003 Gordon, aren't you lucky to live in such a beautiful place! I plan on making it to Australia one day. I have a friend in Melbourne. One of my dreams is to go scuba diving in the great barrier reef (even though I am terrified of sharks). No matter how bad my PA gets I will do it one day for sure. You can buy the pure plant oils (tea tree and eucalyptus) alone. I got some from Aveda (in the states). I would use it on the P on my fingernails. I never noticed much of a difference but it's a kinda difficult place to reach. My husband uses it on his acne and it works wonderfully! We both use cetaphil soap too which is the best soap ever invented! I was told by the lady at Aveda that it was a natural astringent. Eucalyptus oil always worked better on my skin. I would recommend buying the pure plant oils rather than the synthetics. I remember her saying they were good for a number of things but I can't remember at the moment. I am sure they are pretty easy to get on the net. Does the Eucalyptus oil work well for opening the sinuses? Is that what you meant buy using it in a diffuser? Thanks, leslie [ ] tea tree oil Just as a matter of interest, tea trees are native to Australia. Near where I live on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, there is an area known as the " Noosa Everglades " , swampy and the water is the colour of strong tea, stained by the tannin in the leaves of the many tea trees in the area which fall into the water, although it is quite drinkable. Tea tree oil and eucalyptus oil extraction in times gone by used to be a family effort, with stills established in the scrub and sold directly to the public in bottles. I can remember my parents buying eucalyptus oil directly from a distiller for using when us children caught a cold or in a poultice for boils, etc. Now of course, it is big business, and some is even synthetic. Regards, Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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