100% Pure Australian Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)      "First Aid Kit in a Bottle"

No first aid kit should be without this broad spectrum herbal medicine.     Antibacterial-Antifungal-Antiviral

Generally used undiluted, tea tree oil is effective in treating a broad range of infectious conditions, particularly those of the skin and nails, including : infected wounds, insect bites and stings, acne, athlete's foot and skin fungus, ringworm, warts, lice, burns, yeast infections, and cold sores.  Just dot it onto the affected skin area with a q-tip, don't overdo it.  Treat daily until the problem is resolved. Persons with allergies or sensitive skin should try a patch test on the wrist or top of the hand to determine any sensitivity. Tea tree oil is also effective diluted with water and in this way may be tolerated better by sensitive skin. Although tea tree oil is not recommended to be taken internally, it has been used successfully when diluted and used under a medical practitioners' care for gum disease, mouth and vaginal yeast infections, and other conditions. A few drops of tea tree oil can be added to household cleaning products to rid the house of mold and mildew (no bleach to splash!) and as a general surface antibacterial and antiviral. Tea Tree is also known to be an effective insect repellent. 

The Australian Tea Tree ( Melaleuca alternifolia) is related to the eucalyptus, and is not linked in any way to tea (Camillia sinensis), the popular beverage. The essential oil of the tea tree is highly aromatic and is steam distilled from the twigs and leaves of the plant. This safe and effective traditional medicine has been used for its healing properties for hundreds of years. The active chemicals in tea tree oil are predominantly terpenes and cineole, which are known to destroy most bacteria, yeast, fungi and some viruses, yet are non-toxic and non-irritating to tissues and skin. Truly one of  Nature's miracles!

My personal experience with tea tree oil : My family has been using tea tree oil for many years on cuts and skin infections with positive results and no negative reactions. My daughter, who has sensitive skin, swears by it for her teenage acne problems. I started using it on the farm animals, first as a wound healer, then for the persistent and debilitative hoof fungus the sheep would have. It was a sure cure and no toxic medicines for me to handle nor for the animals to absorb. I found that it kills fleas and ticks on contact and effectively treats mange on dogs and rabbits. My male cat has had infected puncture wounds and bites from fights which I successfully treated with tea tree oil.  I have not had to use any other medicines (other than vaccinations or worming) on my animals besides tea tree oil. I have found tea tree oil to be more useful than Bacitracin-Neosporin.

My mother had severe athlete's foot for over thirty years and it had turned her toenails brown, thick and deformed as she got older. She tried over the counter remedies and even prescription drugs, but could not get rid of it. After her stroke, one side of her body was paralyzed, her circulation got worse, and the athlete's foot was literally eating her skin off from the ankle down. Not a pretty picture. When I went home for a visit and discovered her condition, I started bathing her feet daily in a foot bath with ~½ teaspoon tea tree oil. There was an immediate improvement. We applied undiluted tea tree oil to the toenails and cuticle area and within two months, new healthy nails started growing in. She was so thrilled. Today, my mother has no problem with athlete's foot fungus and has normal, healthy feet and toe nails.

For external use only.   Do not use near eyes.  Keep out of reach of children.  Undiluted tea tree oil should not be used on children under 18 months old.   Keep tea tree oil and all essential oils away from excessive heat and sunlight.  Shelf life is 3 years.  A good reference is The Tea Tree Oil Bible, by Dr. Elvis Ali, Dr. George Grant, Dr. Selim Nakla, et al.

*Information specific to cats:  Although I have used tea tree oil on my cats' wounds with no adverse effects, and most veterinarians agree that tea tree oil is not harmful to cats, there have been a few anecdotal reports on the web that symptoms consistant with neurotoxicity occurred hours after shampooing with tea tree oil products.  There are no known clinical reports to substantiate these claims.  It has been suggested that an overdose may have occurred due to the grooming practices of cats coupled with compromised liver function.

The above information should not be taken as medical advice and has not been reviewed nor approved by the FDA. In case of sensitivity, discontinue use. Consult a medical practitioner in case of any apparent side effects when using this product.