Aromatherapy

Hemorrhoids are painful swellings located outside or inside the anus. Gastroenterology.com reports that 10 million Americans currently suffer from hemorrhoids of varying degrees, some of which are...

The properties of tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) include its ability to help fight bacteria, fungus and viruses. Tea tree also has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Slightly cool to the touch, camphor essential oil has an intense, penetrating odor. When applied topically, camphor oil has a numbing quality and is easily absorbed by muscle tissue. After...

Tea tree oil and triclosan are two ingredients used in hand soaps and other cosmetic, personal care and household products for their antimicrobial properties.

Tea tree oil is used in a variety of products as a natural antiseptic. While it is generally regarded as safe when used on the skin, it can be toxic when taken orally.

Tea tree oil is also known as "Melaleuca alternifolia" as it is derived from the leaves of that plant. The "Tea Tree" grows primarily in the area around Australia and has been long known to have a...

Tea tree oil is an essential oil used for its antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties by trained aromatherapists and the layperson alike. It blends well with other essential oils and...

Oil of Cajeput, Melaleuca cajeputi, may be better known as white tea tree oil, swamp tea tree oil, or just plain tea tree oil. The tree is a member of the Melaleuca family of trees that includes...

The tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) is a tree native to Australia. The essential oil produced by it is known for its camphor-like scent and germ-killing abilities.

Mold spores that end up indoors typically only cause problems if they land on damp spots and begin growing. Without moisture and a food source (such as paper or wood) molds can't survive, which is...

Tea tree oil, also known as Melaleuca, is used for just about every type of skin condition. Used topically, tea tree oil is purported to ease and heal skin from head to toe. Supporters that tea...

The use of bergamot oil as a scent for perfumes has a long history. Even though today, we consider a cologne to be a scent that has a lighter concentration of essential oils, in the 1700's the...

Dandruff is one of those problems that people don't like to talk about. It's embarrassing. I always think about those dandruff commercials where the person is wearing a black shirt that is covered...

A friend of mine came to me with a problem—her family is dealing with lice. This isn't something that people like to talk about, but if someone around you has lice, it can easily spread from one...

The eucalyptus tree originated in Australia but was brought to Southern California 150 years ago. There are many different ways the leaves, fruit and oil of the tree can be used for medicinal...