| Tea tree is actually a shrub with medium green to | | | | symptoms and sore throat. Used routinely it prevents |
| yellow needlelike leaves; also known as paper bark, | | | | colds from developing into bronchitis, sinusitis or |
| bark is papery and white. Essential oil extracted from | | | | laryngitis. Regular baths and massage with this oil help |
| tea tree leaves and twigs is pale yellow with a | | | | boost the immune system, especially in cases of long |
| pungent, spicy, aroma, somewhat like nutmeg, and | | | | term, debilitating illnesses such as mononucleosis or |
| having a slight camphor odor. Oil of this plant is the | | | | Epstein-Barr Virus. The oil, mixed with aloe vera gel, |
| most medicinal essential oil for fighting all three | | | | reduces the pain and discomfort associated with |
| infectious organisms: bacteria, viruses and fungi. Its | | | | shingles. |
| powerful antiseptic plus immunogenic properties make | | | | Tea tree's powerful aroma clears the mind, aids |
| it a preferred choice for combating a variety of | | | | concentration, and counters fatigue. This oil also |
| illnesses and ailments. This is an excellent all-around | | | | inspires self-confidence, helps dispel the gloom of |
| first-aid ointment. This oil generates penetrating | | | | chronic illness and fosters a positive, creative attitude |
| warmth and healing both physically and emotionally. | | | | toward healing. It also provides a subtle feeling of |
| This essential oil can be applied neat (undiluted) to | | | | inner strength and endurance. |
| effectively treat skin rash, athlete's foot, nail fungus, | | | | Precautions: |
| cold sores, herpes, insect bites, head lice, skin | | | | This essential oil should be used in moderation - a |
| abrasions and acne. Vaginal yeast infection (candida) | | | | maximum of 4 drops in bath water, and 2% in |
| can be treated with warm baths and regular | | | | massage oil or lotion. |
| abdominal massage with tea tree in a carrier oil. With | | | | This oil might irritate sensitive skin. |
| steam inhalation and gargling, this oil alleviates cold | | | | |