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In this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution, I elaborate on the many wonders of tea tree essential oil. As a brief recap, I previously discussed how its natural origin and many versatile uses made it so popular. I then provided some not so sunny news…
Recently, European regulators have stated that they are considering classifying tea tree oil as a reproductive toxin. This was based on safety concerns stemming from a flawed rodent study. I feel that bringing attention to this issue is imperative. This is because if tea tree oil were to be classified as harmful, it could prevent our ability to access and use this precious oil.
So, now that we are aware of what is at stake, during this show, I focus on all the amazing qualities and benefits of tea tree oil. I also provide a general synthesis of the studies on tea tree oil’s uses, safety, and applications.
Below are some of the major points discussed in the show:
- An introduction and review of the previous episode on tea tree oil (0 min)
- An overview of Melaleuca and tea tree oil including its family, species, and where it is endemic (1 min)
- The active component found in standardized tea tree oil that is antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory (3 min)
- A fun fact about how tea tree oil was named (3 min 30 sec)
- Historical uses of tea tree (4 min)
- How tea tree oil was used during WWII by the Australians and why its use came out of favor (6 minutes)
- An overview of conditions that tea tree oil may benefit and why it is helpful (6 min 30 sec -9 min)
- Uses and applications of tea tree oil based on scientific studies (9 min 30 sec)
- How essential oils affect the microbiome and how this relates to oral disinfectant rinses with them in it (16 min)
- A natural, all-purpose cleaner recipe using tea tree oil (17 min)
- Using tea tree oil for mold in the environment and what diffusers NOT to use in moldy conditions (19 min 30 sec)
- The emerging evidence for tea tree oil for psoriasis (20 min)
- Is tea tree oil effective against scabies and head lice? (21 min)
- A wrap up on the many properties of tea tree oil that make it so popular (23 min)
- Closing remarks (24 min)
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Disclaimer: This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as “100% pure” need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information.
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