Great in first aid kits; Tea Tree Oil can be used forbug bites, acne, boils, athlete’s foot(try when combining with Lemongrass Oil) andherpes blisters. The oil may assist in the reproduction of white blood cells, thereby making it helpful when dealing withcolds, influenza, coughs and sore throats. As well, the oil has been said to combatyeast infections(try adding a couple of drops to a warm sitz bath) andcandida.
Aromatherapy Recipes
Bugs Away Summer Spray
45 ml Distilled Water
15 ml Witch Hazel
5 drops Tea Tree Oil
5 drops Citronella Oil
Combine all ingredients into a mister bottle. Shake before using!
Immune Booster
10 ml Grapeseed Oil or Sweet Almond Oil
5 drops Tea Tree Oil
5 drops Eucalyptus Radiata Oil
3 drops Peppermint Oil
1 drops Cinnamon Leaf Oil
Count individual drops of all essential oils into 10ml of unscented base oil of your choice. Massage into chest, throat, back or even the soles of your feet …great immune stimulant when you are feeling run down and fighting off a bug.
Suggested Uses
- Try using a couple of drops of Tea Tree Oil in the water that is used to clean pet food dishes, carriers, litter boxes, cages and bedding.
- Try adding 3-5 drops to a foot soak to soothe aching feet and to add to your treatment of Athlete’s Foot.
- Keep a bottle in your camping first aid kit and use one drop on cuts, scrapes, abrasions and bug bites.
- A couple of drops in a diaper pail will act as both a sanitizer and deodorizer.
- One drop in the palm of your hands, rub hands together, cup palms together…inhale deeply; or 2-3 drops in a bath. Great for boosting your immune system.
Blends well withEucalyptus, Geranium, Peppermint, Lemon, Lavender, Rosemary, Cinnamon, Clove or Pine