Tea Tree Oil

[zoe76]

I just found a small bottle of tea tree oil, what can it be used for?

[237SJ]

Some info re the science here http://nccam.nih.gov/health/tea/treeoil.htm

[retrocop]

zoe
You are not getting confused with oil of witch hazel are you ? :-)

[pastafreak]

If I'm not mistaken,tea tree oil is supposed to be effective against mrsa.
I've always used it for spots,and tried it for athletes foot.

[Fusion5]

I use it at the first sign of a cold sore. Also on spots or insect bites.

[dekkypoo]

Oiling Tea trees??

[guilliebrougues]

Don't know that Jock itch is but I know what a Jock strap is for :)

[guilliebrougues]

Seriously, Tea Tree is anti fungal, anti bacterial and antiseptic. You can gargle with it when diluted in warm water 2 drops is enough in half a cup of warm water if you have sore throats or a sore mouth. Good for sterilising dishcloths as well. You can also put a few drops down your sink plug hole.

[Samuraisan]

My goodness, sounds very useful, I think I will get some. I get psoriasis on my fingers, I'll give it a try. Should I dilute it first also ?

[grasscarp]

Also used to discourage head lice.

[zoe76]

thanks everyone, I think I'm going to buy a few more bottles, it's only 69p at the bargain shop :o)

its definitely tea tree oil retrocop, I have pure coconut oil too, that's dirt cheap and good for all sorts of stuff