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In general, it’s best to speak to your GP first if you have any chronic medical conditions or are taking other regular medication. Prior to using tea tree oil for the first time, test 1 or 2 drops on a small area of your skin and wait 24 hours to see if any reaction occurs. Fruit tree grease is specifically formulated to not attract additional pests, and most importantly, not to harm your tree. How do you put grease on a fruit tree?

Tea tree side effects

Tea tree oil’s benefits are based on traditional herbal usage, having been used in Australia for over 100 years,' agrees Kaura. 'Now tea tree oil is widely available across the world in many forms.' If the bark of the tree is not smooth, grease bands might not work well, since the bugs can crawl under the bands through the fissures and continue creeping up the trunk. In that case, think about applying fruit tree grease directly to the trunk. We’re going to apply some grease to the base of an old cherry tree that we have here on the nursery. So this'll protect it against the winter months and March moths, which crawl up the stem and then lay their eggs in the crevices around here, and then they just kind of hatch out and the larvae just kind of get into the buds, get into the fruit, everything like that. So that's what we want to stop. In addition, tea tree oil may provide relief from bug bite reactions by reducing the itching, redness, and swelling that occurs when your body releases histamine to defend against the insect’s saliva ( 27).

Tea tree oil has been shown to help get rid of nail fungus when used alone or in combination with other natural remedies, with fewer side effects than traditional medications ( 17, 18, 19). Tea tree oil is effective in treating the bacteria which commonly cause acne - propionibacterium acnes ( P.acnes) and as a result is frequently recommended by dermatologists, explains Dr Lee. It was first discovered in 1732 by Captain James Cook, during his famous voyage around the world,' says Dr Lee. 'On arrival in Australia, he discovered the leaves of the tree could be brewed to make tea.' Today, tea tree oil is widely available as a 100% undiluted, or neat, oil. Diluted forms are also available, ranging from 5–50% strength in products designed for the skin. Here we outline some of the most popular tea tree oil uses that show it’s far more than a skin-soothing superhero. And this is just the tip of the iceberg.

What are tea tree oil benefits?

Tea tree oil has quite a potent herbal smell, which is not for everyone, so it’s not likely to be one for putting in your oil burner! The best time to put grease bands on fruit trees, or to apply fruit tree grease in general, is in the fall. Try to get this chore on your calendar to be completed by the end of October. Tea tree oil should not be ingested because it may be toxic if swallowed. Store it out of reach of children. In one case, an 18-month-old boy suffered serious injuries after accidentally swallowing tea tree oil ( 37).

Organic gardeners can protect trees and bushes with Winter Tree Wash – a completely natural organic product – which gives plants a good clean ready for the new season. Right, so we're going to put a grease band on a younger tree. The reason we use grease bands on younger trees is because the bark is usually smoother. We can wrap these fairly tight and we'll get quite a few more trees done with one grease band as they're fairly young. And the bark is a lot smoother. So we’ll be able to secure it down. Due to its bacteria-combatting capabilities, tea tree oil makes a great natural cleansing ingredient for hand sanitisers. Sensitive skin and blemish breakouts Grease bands and tree barrier glues trap the wingless females before they reach the branches and lay eggs. Winter mothis the mostfrequent of these moths,it emerges as adults during November to mid-January Tea tree oil’s natural anti-bacterial properties make it a great odour-fighting ingredient for natural deodorants.

How to use tea tree oil

You can buy fruit tree grease bands, also known as gel bands, in your local garden store. Using gel bands is not difficult. You don’t need any special skill to wrap them around the trunks of your fruit trees. Simply place them around the trunk about 18 inches (46 cm.) above the ground. While tea tree oil is generally considered to be safe to use for adults, the elderly and children over 12 years of age, it does come with some warnings.

The time is ripe for garden enthusiasts to protect trees and bushes from insects and aphids looking for prime spots to lay their eggs this winter. To help prepare for the harsh months ahead, Vitax has developed three products to keep insects at bay. Winter Tree Wash, Fruit Tree Grease and Tree Bands have each been created to ensure trees remain in tip-top condition during the colder months. Mix tea tree oil with water and vinegar to make an all-purpose cleaner for your home that’s free from chemicals. When the winter has passed and the temperatures begin to increase, then the eggs of the larvae will produce lots and lots of little caterpillars. These will begin their munching feast on all that freshly-appearing green foliage. Then, worse still, once blossom time is over, they will then start chomping away at the young fruitlets just as they are appearing.Not only that, but they sometimes aren’t as effective in repelling pests, since the insects can crawl beneath the bands, travel through the fissures, and keep crawling up the trunk despite the bands. Tea tree oil is an essential oil that has been used as a traditional medicine by Aborigines for centuries to treat a number of common health complaints including acne, dandruff and even as an insect repellent. Thanks to a number of proven health benefits, these days tea tree oil is available all over the world and comes in various forms including tinctures, creams, handwash and soaps. We spoke to Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy and LloydsPharmacy Pharmacist Anshu Kaura about tea tree oil benefits, uses and potential side-effects: What is tea tree oil?