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Tea tree oil

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Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia

Topical Uses

  • Athlete's foot RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Tea tree oil is an antifungal; fights fungus; it is an antiseptic. Apply a cream or lotion containing 50-90% of tea tree oil, 2-3 times daily, till infection disappears.

  • Acne RatingRatingRatingRating

    Tea tree oil is an antibacterial and an antiseptic. Apply a cream or gel, containing 5-15% tea tree oil, 2-3 times daily, for many months.

  • Thrush RatingRatingRatingRating

    Tea tree oil is an antifungal; fights fungus and infection. Use a mouthwash containing 4-5% of tea tree oil, a few times daily, till infection disappears.

  • Dandruff RatingRatingRating

    Tea tree oil is an antifungal, fights fungus; reduces dandruff. Apply minimum 5% tea tree oil containing shampoo daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Nail fungal infection RatingRatingRating

    Tea tree oil is an antifungal; fights fungus; it is an antiseptic. Apply 100% tea tree oil on nails 3-4 times daily, as suggested on the label.

  • Seborrheic dermatitis RatingRatingRating

    Tea tree oil is an antifungal; fights fungus; reduces dandruff; alleviates symptoms. Apply a shampoo, containing minimum 5% of tea tree oil every day, for many months.

  • Vaginitis RatingRatingRating

    Tea tree oil is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth; it is an antifungal; fights fungus; reduces yeast locally; alleviates symptoms. Use tea tree oil containing vaginal suppository or vaginal douche daily, containing 2-30% of tea tree oil, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Antifungal RatingRatingRatingRating

    Tea tree oil is an antifungal; fights fungus. Apply tea tree oil containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anti-infectious RatingRatingRating

    Tea tree oil is an anti-infectious; fights infection. Apply tea tree oil containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Tea tree oil is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Apply tea tree oil containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antiseptic RatingRatingRating

    Tea tree oil is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply tea tree oil containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Parasiticide RatingRatingRating

    Tea tree oil is a parasiticide; eliminates parasites on the skin. Apply tea tree oil containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Insect repellant RatingRating

    Tea tree oil has an insect repellant effect. Apply tea tree oil containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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