I love natural remedies. I don't like medicines. I have ventured into the use of essential oils and I am really liking what I am finding, however, I had a harder time learning how to properly use Melalueca or Tea Tree Oil. I think it was because of my aversion to its smell. I have so many friends who use it for cleaning and its antiseptic properties that it brings into the home, but frankly I don't want my home smelling like it because again, I have an aversion to the odor.
So, I was a little slower to use this oil as frequently as some of the others I use. However, I am fast becoming a convert. My go-to remedy for itching or redness is usually Lavender oil because it calms the skin, however, it isn't touted for it's antiseptic and cleaning properties as much. I had heard that the melalueca was great for cuts but usually I use lavender. However, my son had a scratch on his chest that was beginning to become red and a bit hot, indicating of course some type of infection starting up. I would usually move straight to the triple antibiotic ointment but I thought I would at least give the oil a try as there was no oozing or other indication of serious infection yet. Here is what the cut looked like. After 2 applications (1 drop each time) of the melalueca oil the redness was gone and by the 48 hour mark the scratch was nothing but a scratch. I did take a picture of the after, but in his haste to photograph a lego mini movie my son accidentally erased it.
So, I was a little slower to use this oil as frequently as some of the others I use. However, I am fast becoming a convert. My go-to remedy for itching or redness is usually Lavender oil because it calms the skin, however, it isn't touted for it's antiseptic and cleaning properties as much. I had heard that the melalueca was great for cuts but usually I use lavender. However, my son had a scratch on his chest that was beginning to become red and a bit hot, indicating of course some type of infection starting up. I would usually move straight to the triple antibiotic ointment but I thought I would at least give the oil a try as there was no oozing or other indication of serious infection yet. Here is what the cut looked like. After 2 applications (1 drop each time) of the melalueca oil the redness was gone and by the 48 hour mark the scratch was nothing but a scratch. I did take a picture of the after, but in his haste to photograph a lego mini movie my son accidentally erased it.
I used the melalueca again on the same child just a week later when he busted his lip, it numbed the lip and he said it was helpful, though it stung a bit when applied. I think I will keep investigating this oil for other uses.
