is there a natural ingredient that can substitute TEA- TREE OIL???
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I have used tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) in and on my body as an anti-microbial agent, with positive results, without harmful effects, for many years.  It is important to use 100% pure therapeutic grade oil.  There are products commonly available which are not 100% pure, and the additives are the harmful components.  If you want accurate information on tea tree oil, the following link on HerbMed is loaded with information and links:  http://www.herbmed.org/Herbs/Herb105.htm\nGood luck with your project!
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If you are into herbal remedies, I'd suggest willow bark tea.    Really works wonders.  I don't know the recipe, otherwise I would give it to you, but it does work well.
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None of these ------- forget them.\n\n  Try Stevia. It's from Peru, and is from a vine.\n\n   5 to 10 drops will suffice for a cup of tea, or coffee\n\n  If you were diabetic, I understand it can still be used.\n\n  You will find lots of info' on the net.\n\n   It can be found at health food shops.
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tea tree oil, applied to each spot with a cotton ball, is really good for acne. (I use glycerin soap with tea tree oil as my bath soap.) I have also heard that regular Head and Shoulders shampoo is good for a temporary solution because of the zinc.
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tea tree oil shampoo works well, and try brushing through a little talcum powder in between washes to absorb excess oil. Hope this helps :)
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Try heating up tea, add lemons, and honey.:)
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Tea tree oil will work for some people but it has to be applied at least twice a day for at least 2 months and you have to practice other common-sense preventions like keeping your feet dry, etc.  Good luck.
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Corn  or vegetable oil
449216
If you are talking about tinea capitis, you might try tea trea oil, which is antifungal.
779303
I THINK ROSEMARY. MAYBE A HINT OF LEMON JUICE. JUST PLAY AROUND W/ THE HERBS. YOU CAN'T REALLY GO WRONG. GOOD LUCK. IT'LL TURN OUT GREAT.
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Ha ha... we just use vegetable oil... :-)
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are you joking?  it is 'eucalyptus' and there is no such thing as 'emu oil'.  remind me not to go to YOU as an alternative therapist!!!!
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Jade,\n\nConsider using Acetone if you can get your hands on some.  Ethanol (alcohol) should be able to dissolve some fat but it is miscible with water so you need to watch out for some water-soluble stuff eluding out.\n\nThinner might not be a good idea as it might be reactive to fat (though I am not certain).\n\nVinegar is not an organic solvent (Vinegar is polar and water soluble).\n\nGasoline is indeed a mixture so you do not want that.  Would you be able to get Benzene or Toulene?
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Pure tea tree oil. It works great i have to use it for the same thing. You massage it,not too much into your scalp everynight till it is gone.After its gone just use the tea tree oil 1x per week to maintain a healthy scalp.
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Mix a little Tea Tree oil into alittle vitamin E oil (5-10 drops TT into a teaspoonish amount of E oil). Dab on bite regularly until bite stops bothering you. Works great. Both are available in store that sell vitamins or online. Both should be in everyones medicine cabinet. Safe/effective!
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Try applying and massaging in jojoba oil at least once a week.  Adding the essential oil tea tree may also be beneficial.  If you can stand it (it's oily) put on a shower cap and sleep with it overnight.  Jojoba oil is the closest oil to our natural skin oil, so it absorbs extremely well.
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oil of clove will work better