by Luella May
(Health Secrets) Looking for a topical antibiotic that is natural? Among the many natural ways to treat topical infection, tea tree oil is one of the very best. Tea tree oil is an essential oil taken from the leaves of the melaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia and New South Wales. Tea tree oil has a wide variety of uses and strong antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. Tea tree oil’s topical antibioticl properties are so effective that it actively attacks and eliminates staff infections, including MRSA.
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Essential oils are liquids distilled by steam or water from the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, roots or other elements of a plant. Contrary to the use of the word oil, essential oils are not really oily in feel and are usually clear liquids. Essential oils contain the true essence of the plant they were derived from. The tea tree plant has a long history of being a first rate topical antibiotic. The aborigines in Australia used tea tree leaves to heal skin infections, wounds, and burns by crushing the leaves and holding them in place with a mud pack.
Tea tree oil effectively treats a variety of conditions that require a topical antibiotic. It can be used without a carrier oil, but it is good practice to do a patch test on your skin first, as undiluted tea tree oil can irritate. If skin is sensitive, it is necessary to dilute it. A good tea tree oil solution can be made by mixing 5 parts of tea tree oil with 95 parts of water. Please note that tea tree oil should never be taken internally, even in small amounts.
Below are just some of the many ways to effectively use the topical antibiotic properties of tea tree oil:
Acne: Tea tree oil kills the skin dwelling bacteria that causes acne. Dilute the tea tree oil as directed above and apply to lesions. Another way to apply it is by diluting it with aloe vera gel. To begin with, mix one or two drops to one ounce of the gel.
About Luella May
Luella May is a natural health advocate helping people to heal naturally. She partners with Tony Isaacs, author of books and articles about natural health including “Cancer’s Natural Enemy” and “Collected Remedies” Luella contributes to The Best Years in Life website for baby boomers and others wishing to avoid prescription drugs and mainstream managed illness and live longer, healthier and happier lives naturally. Luella co-moderates the CureZone “Ask Tony Isaacs” forum as well as the Yahoo Health Group “Oleander Soup” and hosts her own yahoo group focusing on the natural wellbeing of pets “Oleandersoup for Pets.