Hi! Robert, Tea Tree is probably the most useful oil, if one was to carry only one. Along with Lavender it is just about the only thing that can be used undiluted. It is great for insect bits, fungi, bacteria and viruses. for bush walking and like occasions, when travelling light, it will serve most needs, antiseptic, fit insect bits, clear blocked sinuses, clear up colds .......
A very important use is as an immune booster. A drop or two rubbed into the soles of the feet will help prevent colds, flu etc. Gil Robert Farr wrote: > Deborah: > > As a fellow sufferer from poison oak and poison ivy, I've come up with a > couple things which work quite well. > > Find some Jewel Weed and rub it on. Same with Comfrey - use a mortar > and pestle to pound the leaves, then apply a poultice. > > But nothing works as well as Tea Tree Oil. Run down to the health food > store and buy it immediately! > > However - if it's *really* bad, steroids are the only (and final) > choice. I've avoided them for many years, but had to take them when I > ended up sitting in a patch of poison ivy (at a beer fest. Oops.). > > Both poison ivy and poison oak can be systemic - and may cause breathing > trouble if not treated in the advanced stage. > > Good luck - and let me know how the three remedies above work for you! > > -- > Robert Farr > (540) 668-7160 > The Chile Man > > * An organic farm producing hot sauce marinades, salsas, > mustards, and barbecue. > * Subscribe to our online newsletter at http://www.thechileman.com > > * Check out this article about us from The Washington Post: > http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/style/food/A8659-2001Jul17.html > > * Open Houses and Farm Tours throughout the year. See web site for > details!
