| Scientific: | Melaleuca alternifolia |
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| Other: | Tea Tree |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
Infections
• bacterial infection
• acne
• boils
• acne
• acne rosacea
• viral infection
• cold sores
• shingles
• fungal infection
• athlete's foot tinea pedis dermatophyte
• candida
• thrush
• dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis)
• insects
• lice
Respiratory
• productive cough (oral or steam inhalation use)
• colds
• bronchitis
• emphysema
• asthma
Musculoskeletal (topical application)
• arthritis
• myalgias
• Antiseptic
• Antimicrobial
• Antifungal
• Analgesic (Topical)
• Antispasmodic
• Rubefacient
• Expectorant
• Antiperiodic
• Volatile Oils (Terpin-4-Ol, Cineol )
• Infusion (herb): 1 tsp/cup tid
• Essential Oil (1-5% diluted in fixed oil): topically for acne, fungal infections
• Steam inhalation: 5-10 ggt in hot water and inhaled
Caution: Essential oils are irritating and should be diluted before applying topically.
Side effects: May cause GI upset (internal use). May cause allergic contact dermatitis (external use).
High doses: Essential oils may be toxic and irritating with oral use. May cause drowsiness, neurological complaints, coma, death.
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Brinker F. The Toxicology of Botanical Medicines, 3rd ed. Sandy, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications, 2000.
Felter HW, Lloyd JU. King's American Dispensatory. 1898. http://www.ibiblio.org/herbmed/eclectic/kings/main.html. Accessed: August 19, 2006.
Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.
Weiss RF. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers Ltd, 1988.
Williamson EM, ed. Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2002
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