Question 1

whats the benefit of tea tree oil?

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Antibacterial: Further information can be found here http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/tea_tree_oil.

Question 2

does tea tree oil need to be diluted?

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For what purpose?: Some oils are used for scent, some for skin, and some taken internally. What do you want to use tea tree oil for? If sold in the us it should have safety recommendations on the bottle.

Question 3

what are the health uses of tea-tree oil?

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: People may use tea tree oil for common health concerns such as acne, dandruff, antiseptic, athlete’s foot, nail fungus, lice, and psoriasis. If a person is interested in using tea tree oil for conditions like those, it’s not a bad idea to consult their doctor first, to ensure that it does not interfere with other medications they may be applying, for example.

Question 4

what are the benefits of using tea tree oil for hair?

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Many: The hair may be rinsed with a spoonful of tea tree in warm water to control lice.  It's is wonderfully soothing after hair removal.  It can also ward off dandruff.

Question 5

i'm scared of using tea tree oil on my face, what could happen?

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Tea tree oil: Some people may be allergic to tea tree oil.  You can get a contact dermatitis if you are allergic.  I would do a test spot on your inner arm and see if you get a rash.  If you do, dont use it on your face.

Question 6

can tea tree oil cure staph infections?

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Not likely.: If you have a staph infection, get treated medically.  This is not an organism to fool around with.  Otc treatments are generally effective for very little of anything.

Question 7

can you kill lice eggs with tea tree oil?

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Maybe: There are a number of remedies some people swear by to kill lice- these include different types of oils, mayonnaise, butter, etc.  However there are no scientific studies supporting these treatments.

Question 8

how do you use tea tree oil for foot fungus?

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Rub it on: Apply it to the affected area twice daily.

Question 9

can tea tree oil get rid of warts and skin tags?

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No: Skin tags won't go away unless they are removed.

Question 10

what will tea tree oil do for your skin infections?

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Poor data.: Tea tree oil has reported antimicrobial properties; it is used to treat plants of infections regularly.  Human use has less good data, but the initial small, uncontrolled studies suggest it may have some role in wound healing.  There's no strong study to make a medical recommendation one way or the other, however.

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