Tea Tree

Profile

TCM Categories

• Release the Exterior & Cooling

Functions

• Clear Wind-Heat and Damp-Heat in the Lower Heater (candida, thrush)
• Strengthen Lung qi (wei Qi), for someone with weak immunity

Indications

• Damp-Heat in the Lower Heater manifesting as vaginal infections (trichomonas), leukorrhea, prostatitis, candida (CV-3, CV-7, BL-22, BL- 28, BL-39, SP-9, GB-34, GB-41)
• Wind-Heat (LU-7, LU-9, LU-1, LU-11, LI-11, LI-1, BL-12, BL-13)

Topical Applications

• Apply 8% dilution to insect bites, burns (including from radiation), infected wounds, ulcers, herpes/cold sores, acne, diaper rash, athlete's foot, periodontal hygiene (e.g., gum and mouth infections).
• Can be applied as vaginal suppositories for candida.

Specific Protocols

• 6% dilution of Tea Tree (40%), Thyme Linalool (40%), and Pine (20%) for Deficient Lung Qi.
• 6% dilution of Tea Tree (40%), Eucalyptus citriodora (40%), and Lavender (20%) for Wind-Heat.

Actions

• Antifungal
• Urinary antiseptic
• Vulnerary (used in the healing of wounds)
• Disinfectant

Contraindications & Cautions

Notes

• Clear Heat & Dry Dampness (Lower Heater)
• Melaleuca - Cajeput, Niaouli, Tea Tree, Rosalina
• All melaleucas lower histamine levels, but they are not for acute histamine or allergic reactions
• Not for long term use
• For someone who feels victimized

Additional Comments

• Tea Tree is an important oil for travelling.
• Tisserand has an exclusive essential oil from New Zealand, Kanuka (Leptospermum ericoides), that is similar to Tea Tree.
• Tea Tree has been found to increase lgA and IgM.
• Drying to mucous membranes
• For UTI (used internally)