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Melalueca Oil

8/10/2014

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   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.
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   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.
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