Wasps are truly one of God’s wonders. These little creatures are incredible! They produce, like ants and bees, a substance called formic acid injecting it into you or I when the wasp or bee feels threatened or has it’s territory invaded.

Sometimes there are other substances that react with our immune system and cause a allergic reaction which in some cases can be life threatening. This reaction can come on violently and quickly. An allergic person should carry their wasp and bee stings kit with them. It is important to note, that some individuals who have never had a reaction before have had sudden symptoms appear. Sometimes these reactions occur swiftly, ten to thirty minutes or less!. Things like breathing difficulties, rapid pulse, intense sweating, swelling of the throat or eyes, and maybe a feeling of dizziness. If any of these or other symptoms appear, get medical attention immediately!

All that in mind, for most of us, getting stung is just a real pain. So, how can you best use tea tree oil as a treatment for wasp stings? In our house, and in our first aid kits in both the house and car, we keep a bottle of tea tree oil, benedryl, and vitamin C. For us, when we get wasp and bee stings, we take the age and weight appropriate dose of benedryl, 1000mg of vitamin C, and apply tea tree oil to the sting 3 or 4 times an hour until the pain subsides.

Mosquito bites?

Again, make sure you are getting the best tea tree oil available. Although your kids may want the latest mosquito bite ringtone, most of us at some point in the year, especially in warmer moist areas, are thinking of preventing bites. I haven’t met anyone yet who hasn’t had an allergic reaction to mosquito bites, and I haven’t found anyone yet who can take away the itch completely.

I have found though, that I can make my itchy bites feel better with just a few drops of tea tree oil 3 or 4 times every hour. Yep, the tea tree oil soothes the bite and relieves some of the itching. Leaving out the benadryl, unless you have a severe reaction to the mosquito bite, follow the same recommendations as above, and along with the tea tree oil you should feel relief quickly

It may be the antibacterial properties are effective, at least topically, should you squash the little bugger and you want to disinfect the blood and any bacteria that the mosquito is carrying. Some of the medical research suggests that tea tree oil has antibiotic properties when applied topically, so this seems like a real possibility.

A good balm with tea tree oil, or some tea tree oil on the affected area is sure to help. One company that uses tea tree oil in it’s products has an incredible sun-block lotion that some people report helps keep the mosquitoes away. Others have found Avon’s skin-so-soft to be effective.

Anytime you’re outside where it’s moist and warm, the mosquitoes seem to find people like me. I think I’m bait to keep everyone else safe. Ever since I’ve been taking a good multi-vitamin (we get these from the same place as we get our tea tree oil) I’ve had fewer bites, both from mosquitoes and from fleas that come off the dogs outside.

You can find out more on the many uses of tea tree oil on the website http://www.tea-tree-info.com Also you can contact me at beane@tea-tree-info.com for good sources of tea tree oil products for home, health, and beauty.

Nothing in this article is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition. The statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Copyright 2007 Tea-tree-info.com

Originally posted 2009-10-30 05:41:24. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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Tea tree oil is essential oil extracted by steam distillation of the leaves of melaleuca alternifolia. This plant is mostly found in Australia. It’s anti-bacterial, anti fungal, and anti viral properties makes it very useful for acne sufferers. Especially its anti-bacterial qualities lesson inflammation and severity of acne. It helps to kill acne bacteria propioni acnes bacteria which actually cause acne.

How to use it?
Tea tree oil is strong essential oil and can caused irritation if it is used in excess amount. If you have normal skin, miss one part tea tree oil with 9 parts of water. If you have sensitive skin, mix one part tea tree oil and 9 parts aloe Vera gel. First try this mixture when you notice that it does not cause irritation, redness, dry skin or itching, increase the strength of the dilution. Try each stronger mixture for at least one week and then increase further strength.

How to apply it?
First wash your face with gentle cleanser and pat it dry. Then apply this solution to your acne with the help of cotton ball. Apply light layer on your skin. When it dries, apply an oil free moisturizer.

How to make a mask?
You can use mask of tea tree for your skin. Take natural green clay powder and add few drops of tea tree oil, now add enough water to make a thick paste. Apply this paste for thirty minutes on face. If you want of treat pimples, leave the mask over night. You can apply this mask once or twice a week.

Conclusion:
Studies show that tea tree oil is very effective for treating acne. In fact it treats both inflamed and non inflamed acne. If we compare this treatment with benzoyl peroxide, we will find that it take longer time then benzoyl peroxide to show its effectiveness but it does not cause dryness, peeling and flaking like benzoyl peroxide.

Tea tree oil is highly used in beauty products and over the counter medicines. Many gels, soaps, cleansers and other related products contain tea tree oil.

Originally posted 2009-11-17 06:58:04. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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