Tea Tree Oil

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I just went out and bought my third bottle of Tea Tree oil. I find it indespensible to have around the house. I find it very effective for heat rash as well as bug bite and scrapes and abrasions. are there any other uses that might be new to me . I would appreciate hearing about it. I copied this and will paste the following information for those who do not know about this marvelous product. tree oil has been recognized as a potent antiseptic in Australia anecdotally for much longer than there has been scientific evidence. However, recent studies support a role for tea tree oil in skin care and treatment of various ailments. Tea tree oil is a known antifungal agent, effective in vitro against multiple dermatophytes found on the skin.[1] In vivo, shampoo with 5% tea tree oil has been shown to be an effective treatment for dandruff due to Malassezia furfur, the most common cause of the condition.[2] Effectiveness of topical tea tree oil preparations for Candidiasis is supported by their ability to kill Candida in vitro.[3] In the treatment of moderate acne, topical application of 5% tea tree oil has shown an effect comparable to 5% benzoyl peroxide, albeit with slower onset of action.[4] Tea tree oil is also effective for treating bug bites, boils and minor wounds. [5] It has also been known to help sooth sunburns, poison ivy, ear infections, and bee stings. [6]