Tori Hudson, N.D.
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 Various tea tree oil preparations have demonstrated antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans, thereby showing its usefulness in diverse situations.58
Tea Tree Oil
Emulsified 40 percent solution of Melaleuca alternifolia oil with 13 percent isopropyl alcohol: wash vaginal canal for 30 seconds once a week for 4 weeks, then use vaginal tampon saturated with solution for 24 hours following each washing.
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Other Therapeutic Agents
Lactobacillus. Several species of lactobacillus populate the vagina. |
| Goldenseal or Oregon Grape Root
Orally (capsules or liquid extracts) or intravaginally in suppositories
Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia). tea tree oil has been studied for trichomoniasis, candidiasis, and other vaginal infections. Most of the evidence supports its use against Candida species.52-54 One study found tea tree effectively inhibited both fluconazole-susceptible and fluconazole-resistant cases of candidiasis in vitro and in animals.55-56 Perhaps the most impressive study used an emulsified 40 percent solution of Australian tea tree oil with 13 percent isopropyl alcohol. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 The active ingredient appears to be a compound called terpinen-4-ol, and good tea tree oil should be standardized to contain at least 30 percent of this compound. You also want to make sure it's standardized to contain no more than 10 percent cineole (preferably much less), which is an irritant. According to experts, the finest tea tree products come from the oil of the Alternifolia species of the melaleuca plant.
Tea tree oil shouldn't be applied to broken skin or rashes that aren't from fungus. It may irritate the skin, so start with a small amount to see whether it works for you. |
Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron
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 Some of the thickening agents in this mask may be problematic for use on blemished skin.
© tea tree oil Nose Pore Mask, for Normal, Oily or Blemished Skin ($8 for 1 ounce) is a standard, alcohol-based, peel-off mask, the same kind that has been around for years. You're supposed to believe that once this solution of alcohol, silica, and glycerin has dried, the peeling process can pull surface impurities from pores. But if your intent is to improve the lining of the pore, you need something (such as salicylic acid) that goes deepet than this superficial mask. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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 Comparative study on the in vitro antibacterial activity of Australian tea tree oil, cajuput oil, niaouli oil, manuka oil, kanuka oil, and eucalyptus oil. Pharmazie; 54(6):460-463. 1999
Hindle RC. Eucalyptus oil ingestion. NZMedJ; 107(977): 185-186. 1994
Ikeda RM et al. J Food Sci; 27:455. 1962
Jori A, Bianchetti A & Prestini PE. Effect of essential oils on drug metabolism. Biochem Pharmacol; 18(9):2081-2085. 1969
Jori A & Briatico G. Effect of eucalyptol on microsomal enzyme activity of foetal newborn rats. Biochem Pharmacol; 22(4):543-544. 1973
• Jori A, Di Salle E & Pescador R. |
| Production: tea tree oil is the essential oil extracted from the leaves and branch tips of Melaleuca alternifolia, Melaleuca dissitifolia, and other Melaleuca species by aqueous steam distillation. Ideally, the leaves and shoots have first been stored for 6 weeks. actions and pharmacology
COMPOUNDS
Terpinenes: Primarily terpinene-4-ol (45%), gamma-terpi-nene (18%), alpha-terpinene (8%), 1. |
| Concentrations of tea tree oil greater than 300 mcg/mL had cytotoxic effects on fibroblasts and epithelial cells. Because this concentration also corresponded with the concentration that was cytotoxic to Staphylococcus aureus, the authors suggested that the mode of action for cytotoxicity is a membrane-associated event (Soderberg et al, 1996). |
| Tong MM, Altman PM, Barnetson RStC. tea tree oil in the treatment of tinea pedis. Australas J Dermatol 33:145-149. 1992.
Veal L. The potential effectiveness of essential oils as a treatment for headlice, Pediculus humanus capitis. Complement Ther Nursing Midwifery 2:97-101. 1996.
Williams L, Home V. A comparative study of some essential oils for potential use in topical applications for the treatment of the yeast Candida albicans. Aust J Med Herbalism 7:57-62. 1995.
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Dipsacus silvestris description
Medicinal Parts: The medicinal part is the whole flowering plant with root. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| PLANT STEROLS:
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis): Lemon balm cream applied two to four times per day for five to ten days
Topical tea tree oil ointment (not the undiluted oil) or
Licorice root gel: Applied to blisters as needed
Diet: Avoid foods that are high in arginine, such as nuts, peanuts, and chocolate. Eat foods high in lysine, such as yogurt and other dairy products.
Note: All dosages are daily and in pill or capsule form unless otherwise noted. |
| Besides its traditional uses, tea tree oil has actually been studied scientifically for its ability to reduce the symptoms of athlete's foot, an area in which it performs admirably. In one study it didn't cure the infection 100 percent of the time (what treatment does?), but it cured many cases and performed significantly better than a placebo. Since it is an effective natural antibiotic when used topically, it may be of help when applied to the skin in cases of acne. |
| One study showed that a 5 percent tea tree oil solution worked as well as a similar solution of benzoyl peroxide but with much fewer side effects.
Azelaic acid kills bacteria associated £ with acne and acts as an anti-inflammatory. f!j
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Gaby, M.D., considered by many to be among m the most respected sources for information on natural and nutritional medicine (along with his teaching partner Jonathan Wright, M.D.). Azelaic acid can be applied topically as a cream and has been shown to be about as effective as . |
| Zinc: 30 mg, two to three times a day; taper off to 30 mg as maintenance
Essential fatty acid supplement or fish oil:
1-2 g
GLA: 320 mg
Topical tea tree oil (antiseptic): Apply as needed.
Azelic acid (anti-inflammatory): Use as directed.
FOR BEST RESULTS, FOLLOW:
Paleo Diet, which contains no grains, dairy, beans, or soy but is high in proteins such as fish and grass-fed meats, as well as vegetables, fruits (especially berries), nuts, and omega fats (see page 203). open into a hair follicle. When either too much keratin or too much sebum is produced, they can block the skin pores. |
| FOR ADDED EFFECTIVENESS:
An antioxidant supplement
Zinc: 30 mg, two to three times daily, taper off to 30 mg as maintenance
Essential fatty acid supplement or fish oil:
1-2 g
GLA: 320 mg
Topically: tea tree oil (an antiseptic)
Azelic acid (an anti-inflammatory): Use as directed.
Note: The above dosages are daily and in pill or capsule form unless otherwise noted. researcher Loren Cordain, Ph.D., of Colorado State University.
Cordain and his team studied two nonwest-ernized populations: the Kitavan Islanders of Papua New Guinea and the Ache hunter-gatherers of Paraguay. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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| A weak estrogenic and antiandrogenic effect resulting in prepubertal gynecomastia in boys was linked to the use of Lavender, along with tea tree oil, in a 2007 New England Journal of Medicine report (Henley, 2007). The volatile oil possesses a weak potential for sensitization. To prevent toxicity, no more than 2 drops of lavender oil should be taken internally (Fetrow & Avila, 1999). Dermatitis, irritation, and phototoxicity may occur after external application of lavender, and possibly limit the concentration of lavender oil that can be applied to the skin. |
Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
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| In Australia, tea tree oil is commonly used in ventilation systems to control bacteria and mold growth.
• Have your home tested for mold spores, particularly if you live in a humid area. (See www.homemoldtestkit.com)
• Use a high quality air purification system that includes UV, negative ions, and HEPA filter technology. The Germicidal UV lamp is the most effective air purification method available for destroying microorganisms like viruses, bacteria, and fungi (including mold).
• For more information, see "Air Purification" and "Mold and Mildew Control" in the Resources section. |
Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron
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| The clarifying part is supposed to come from the salicylic acid and tea tree oil in here. Neither is present in an amount that significantly impacts blemishes or blackheads, and both are rinsed from skin before they can provide much, if any, benefit. But in terms of cleansing ability and makeup removal, this works well.
© $$$ Medi-morphosis Self Adjuster Exfoliator ($42 for 4.2 ounces) is mostly witch hazel water (which includes alcohol), more water, scrub particles, slip agents, plant extracts, a teeny amount of sodium hyaluronate (a helpful skin reinforcer), and preservatives. |
| The ingredients that keep this concealer in stick form can easily clog pores, while the amount of tea tree oil is too low to function as a disinfectant. The two shades are workable, but this has limited appeal.
© Concealer Pencil ($10) is a thick, creamy concealer packaged as a thick pencil that needs regular sharpening. This covers well and blends better than expected, but the greasepaint-like texture creases easily and the shades aren't anything to get excited about. Considering the numbet of amazing concealers available in all price ranges, this isn't worth an audition. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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| Most herbal suppositories, including boric acid and tea tree oil, should be avoided during pregnancy. However, gentian violet is effective for the mother-to-be and safe for the fetus. In the 1950s, this was the most commonly used and favorite treatment of gynecologists. It can be painted onto the cervix and the vaginal wall, but leaves a disconcerting, signature blue stain; moreover, it requires a speculum insertion to apply. A gentian violet gel made up according to the following formula is more desirable and appropriate for home use: 0.2 percent gentian violet; 3.0 percent lactic acid; 1. |
| Perhaps the most impressive study used an emulsified 40 percent solution of Australian tea tree oil with 13 percent isopropyl alcohol. In the 96 cases of trichomonal vaginitis, clinical cures were seen with the application of six treatments applied once weekly with a solution-saturated tampon left in place for 24 hours (see "Sample Treatment Plan for Trichomonas Vaginalis" sidebar later in this chapter for specifics). |
| The menthol crystals in the oils provide quick relief from itching and burning even before the infec-
• Insert a more potent suppository containing a combination of thuja oil, tea tree oil, bitter orange oil, and vitamin A (as palmi-tate) 2 days per week for the same 2 weeks as the herbal suppositories.
• Follow with vaginal lactobacillus suppository: insert daily for 6 days.
• Oral lactobacillus: take 1 daily for 2 to 6 months to restore normal vaginal ecology.
• If there is a recurrence, add boric acid suppositories; insert 1 daily for 2 weeks. |
Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron
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| Unfortunately, most products on the market contain little more than a 1% concentration of tea tree oil, not the 5% strength used in the study.
For some people, a topical disinfectant may be enough, but that is generally the exception. Using a topical antibacterial along with an exfoliant gives you a powerful combination in winning the battle against blemishes. That is, cleaning the skin by exfoliating alone or by disinfecting alone can give fairly good results, but used together they are a formidable defense against blemishes. |
| Ultra Deep Cleansing Pore Strips ($5-99 for 6 nose strips) are nearly identical to the Deep Cleansing Pore Strips above, but here tea tree oil and irritating menthol have been added, too. These are designed for the nose only, and the act of tearing off the strip is irritating enough without adding troublesome ingredients to the mix.
BLISSLABS
BUSSLABS AT-A-GLANCE
Strengths: Good selection of cleansers; a lip balm with sunscreen featuring zinc oxide; fantastic gel blush. |
Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
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| In Australia, tea tree oil is commonly used in ventilation systems to control bacteria and mold growth. Also, have your home tested for mold spores, particularly if you live in a humid area.
Use a high quality air purification system that includes UV, negative ions, and HEPA filter technology. The Germicidal UV lamp is the most effective air purification method available for destroying microorganisms like viruses, bacteria, and fungi such as mold (See Also "Air Purification").
IMS Laboratory, LLC. www. HomeM oldTestKit. com
1 (877) 665-3373
Liberty Natural Products www. libertynatural. |
Marshall Editions
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 Comfrey cream promotes tissue healing, and tea tree oil can be used as an antiseptic to prevent infection. Citronella is a lemon-scented plant that has long been used as an insect repellent. It is also the active ingredient in several commercial insect repellents that you can apply to either your skin or clothing. Pure citronella oil can be irritating to the skin and should never be ingested. If you want to use the oil, dilute it by adding several drops to a vegetable oil base. You can then rub the diluted oil directly on your skin. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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| According to more recent interviews with 62 patients recruited from Australian general practice and dermatology offices, the use of tea tree oil and other complementary and alternative therapies for acne, psoriasis, and atopic eczema is far more common than physicians expected (Magin et al, 2006). |
Dr Ron Roberts
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 There is also evidence that tea tree oil helps control dust mite. Eucalyptus will relieve the discomfort of congested nasal passages, open up the airways and help stop the spread of infection. It is such an excellent remedy for asthma that more information is given about it later (see below).
Essential oils are quickly absorbed into the skin via the hair follicles so massage is the most effective way to experience the benefits of aromatherapy. Full of vitality and natural energy, essential oils will rejuvenate and stimulate the skin's natural functions. |
Ron Garner
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 Australian Aborigines have used it for centuries by applying crushed leaves to heal cuts, bruises, and skin infections and by inhaling vapors from crushed leaves to treat colds. tea tree oil is a very strong antiseptic and anti-inflammatory that easily penetrates the skin to relieve conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, shingles, poison ivy reactions, insect bites, cuts, and minor burns. It is non-toxic for topical applications. It is also valuable when taken internally to neutralize toxins and harmful bacteria in the digestive tract and respiratory system. |
| As with other remedies mentioned in this section, tea tree oil is available at most healthfood stores.
THE ROLE OF ANTIOXIDANTS IN HEALTH
Antioxidants play a very important role in maintaining health and slowing the aging process. They are the "soldiers" that keep cellular "terrorists" to a minimum within the body. They are the repair crews that work to correct any damage that has already been done. An antioxidant acts to neutralize oxidation.
The subject of oxidation and free radicals has been briefly mentioned before, but we will explore it in more detail here. |
Earl L. Mindell, RPh, PhD with Virginia Hopkins, MA
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| Also wipe down the bathroom, shower, and any other place you go barefoot with a mixture of soap and tea tree oil to kill fungus there.
Tea tree oil, garlic, and vinegar are effective antifungals. Here's a natural strategy for banishing toenail fungus: Every night before bed, soak your feet in a vinegar and water solution (1 cup per 'A gallon of water) for 10 minutes. Then soak them in a mixture of tea tree oil, and if you can stand the smell, garlic oil (six to eight drops of each), and warm water for half an hour. |
Marshall Editions
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| Dermatitis is the only significant side effect associated with the prolonged and repeated topical use of tea tree oil.
Aloe vera: The clear gel-like substance that oozes from the fresh-cut leaves of aloe has been used for years to treat a wide array of skin conditions such as burns, bites, stings, and generally dry, scaly skin. To treat a sting, simply take the gel from a fresh-cut leaf and apply it directly to the affected area. |
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