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"Native to Australia, the tea tree plant was originally used by the
aborigines as a natural remedy for a wide variety of health prob-
lems. It was only during this century, however, as a result of
intensive scientific research, that tea tree came to be recognized
for its remarkable healing properties.
A powerful antiseptic, anti-viral and fungicidal agent, tea tree
has also been found to stimulate the immune system. Today,
hailed as ‘the antiseptic of the future’, tea tree essential oil is
becoming increasingly popular and the demand is expected to
increase.
Safe, natural and easy to use, this book reveals how tea tree oil
can be used in the home for a multitude of different purposes
including:
* infected cuts and wounds * viral diseases * fungal infections
* skin problems * hair care
Julia Lawless is a highly respected aromatherapist and author of
several books including ‘Lavender Oil’ and ‘Aromatherapy and the Mind’.
‘Interesting and informative... full of good quotations and well-
referenced.'
— ’Aromatherapy Quarterly’ "
Author(s): Julia Lawless
Publisher: Thorsons, An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Year: 1994
Language: English
City: London
Tags: Aborigines, allergy, allopathy, antiseptic, bactericide, balanitis, bergamot, candida, CFS, chamomile, essential oil, eucalyptus, fungicide, healing, home doctor, immuno-stimulant, infection, insect bite, lavender, parasite, Shemesh, virus, wound
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Contents
Acknowledgements
Tea Tree Oil—An Introduction
PART I: Tea Tree’s Medical and Historical Background
1. Native Folk Remedy of the Australian Aborigines
2. Early Medical Research Reports
3. Evidence Obtained from Later Clinical Studies
4. Production, Chemical Composition and Quality Control
5. A Summary of the Properties and Applications of Tea Tree Oil
6. Methods of Use, Safety Data and Storage Precautions
PART II: A—Z of Health Care Applications
acne (& spots)
arthritis (& gout)
athlete’s foot
balanitis
barber’s rash
boil (furuncle) / abscess
bronchitis
bumps / bruises
burns
candida
carbuncles
chickenpox
chilblains
colds
cold sores
corns
coughs
cracked skin
cradle cap
cuts / wounds
cystitis / urethritis
dandruff
dermatitis & eczema
dhobi itch
disinfectant uses
fever
flu
genital herpes
hair care
hives (nettle rash / urticaria)
immune system (to strengthen)
impetigo
insect bites / stings
leucorrhoea / pruritis
lice (pediculosis)
measles
mouth & gum infections
muscular aches & pains
nappy (diaper) rash
paronychia
pets / animal care
psoriasis (itching)
rheumatism
ringworm
scabies
sinusitis
skin care
sore throat
splinters, infected
sunburn
sweaty feet
thrush
ticks & leeches
tinea
ulcers (varicose & tropical)
warts / veruccae
zona (shingles)
Appendix A: Other Essential Oils from the Tea Tree Group
Appendix B: The Constituents of Tea Tree Oil
References
Bibliography
Useful Addresses
Index
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