How can this have REAL tea tree oil in it? Tea tree oil is toxic to humans if ingested.
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I have been using real tea tree oil for oral health since the late 1980s. When you brush your teeth, you should not be swallowing your tooth paste. I even take a drop of tea tree oil - orally - when I am getting sick. I have never ever had any adverse reaction. Additionally, you'll find tea tree oil in mouthwash and oral rinse too. Not sure how much you've heard about ingesting, but tea tree oil has been used for many generations by aboriginals of Australia and New Zealand for oral and physical health benefits.
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From what I understand, it is oils and extracts from various flowers. It is 100% natural. I disagree with the person below that says the human version can be used with pets. The human version that I saw has alcohol in it and could potential harm if not kill a parrot. It may not harm dog but I wouldn't want to try it. The pet version should be used for pets.
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Plant Therapy does not believe in ingesting oils. They have a blog you can join.
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IT is mostly oil of cinnamon. its say's it has other oils but I could not smell any thing else, but cinnamon oil, I used it like I would theive's oil, I put i on and my god I had to run for the sink, burnt my skin, was on fire all day , do not put this on your neck or chest are or face, or any where buy you eyes, you would end up in the hospital. I ended up adding this to several oils,and made my own thieves, I added rosemary, lavender, an lemon to calm it down. will not buy again. Bad bad experience.
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If you are asking about making a tisane tea for skin (like a mild toner that would be enough to impart a fragrance. If you are referring to making a cup for consumption I wouldn't drink it unless you can verify from the supplier that it was grown without pesticides. You could be drinking poison. I'm a nurse and I'm just cautioning you. THanks
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Its not pure teak oil. I used it only on teak and it left a gummy residue. Probably ok for outdoor furniture.
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This has tea tree oil in it but it's not only tea tree oil. I was looking for some natural remedies to cure a toe fungus and read that tea tree oil is a good option. However, when I tried 100% tea tree oil it didn't help. I got this oil because it has other oils in it and the combination has worked wonderfully. This oil has a softer scent than 100% tea tree oil and feels much milder to the skin. I don't need to dilute it in water for example. If you're looking for 100% tea tree oil, this isn't it, but we have enjoyed the healing properties of this one.
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The oils are not regulated by the FDA and I personally would not ingest them. They are wonderful for topical use or to diffuse.
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Many essential oils will also cause damage to the liver if taken internally...yes EOs come from plants, but they're extremely concentrated and should be treated like any type of medication...not taken willy nilly
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I don't know the answer to that question. I believe Dr. Robert Rowan who writes that plant oils are much more compatible with our human bodies than fish oils are. They are much heavier and often have contaminants. You might try Google-ing Dr. Rowan's article re Yes Parent Essential Oils.
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I don't think it's advisable, but I know a lot of people do. These oils are pure, "therapeutic grade" , but I don't think they're legally allowed to advise people to ingest the oils. If you did ingest them, you would be doing so at your own risk
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Are essential oils FDA approved? I don't know . . . It's not intended to ingest as a food or drug anyway.
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From the now food site: "A lot of people ask if our essential oils are edible. The answer for most is "Yes, but..." Essential oils are typically labeled For External Use Only as a warning to use them very cautiously, even such pure edible oils as those from lemon or orange peels. Essential oils are very strong and even non-toxic ones may be irritating or uncomfortable if not used carefully and sparingly. If you use a recipe, a greater measure of both success and safety is more assured. The book Aromatherapy for Everyone is co-written by a NOW herbal specialist." Link: http://www.nowfoods.com/Products/FAQs/M042887.htm
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I think that Young Living are a high enough grade to ingest, but I would definitely consult a professional before ingesting oils, especially if you are on any sort of medication. Essential oils acts just like a drug in your system, so you'd take the same precautions with them as with prescription drugs. The good news is that EOs are powerful and work (!!!), the bad news is that ingesting can be harmful if not done right. I use the oils on my skin and in my diffuser like nobody's business. I feel like I can heal almost anything with the right oil as long as it is a high grade oil.
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I'm not a lot of help; I assumed that anything safe for consumption-such as brewed tea-is safe to eat as well and have used the leaves in a cupcake recipe. But I'm no expert. I researched it on eatgreentea.com but couldn't find a great answer for this brand. Figured I was only using a small amount for a special occasion so how much harm could it do?
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No! This oil does NOT occur in nature. It's what's left after taking out the lauric acid, which is what makes coconut oil, the extremely healthy coconut oil it is. I use it because fractionated coconut oil is easily absorbed by the skin so when you combine it with OTHER products (like essential oils), they absorb into your skin much better because they hitch a ride on the fractionated coconut oil.
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Typically, to make a consumable retail heath product, requires the FDA to test and approve it. Which requires more time and money than it is worth... there is a risk involved but it is not that a product can't be consumed, it's that it hasn't been FDA approved. Yet, one should ALWAYS research an oil before ingesting, as almost all are toxic if the dose is too large and some are outright poison.