Tea Tree Oil

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[Rear Cover:] "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’ " Tea Tree Oil - Front Cover Half-title By the same Author Title Page Dedication / Printer's Imprint 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 Rear Cover