"e;All essential oils have antibacterial properties, but each oil is only effective against certain bacteria. At the same time as being toxic to bacteria, most of the oils are completely non-toxic to the human organism, the best example of this being tea-tree oil. It is the single most effective and least harmful anti-microbial essential oil."e;
Robert Tisserand
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"e;In cases of acute sinusitis, the therapeudic goals are to reestablish drainage and to clear the acute infection. Various measures can be used: local application of heat, local use of volatile oils and botanicals with antibacterial properties, and immune system support."e;
Joseph E. Pizzorno, Jr., N.D.
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"e;Suprisingly, the oil is active against all three categories of infectious organisms: bacteria, viruses and fungi."e;
Anitra C. Carr Ph.D.
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"e;In addition to opening closed respiratory passages, it helps kill the microbes that infect the throat, tonsils, sinuses and lungs. Stubborn respiratory tract pathogens, such as strep, staph, diphtheria, tuberculosis, pneumoccous, Candida, and pseudomonas, have been found to succumb to its antibiotic powers."e;
Cass Igram, D.O.
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"e;The results obtained in a variety of conditions when it (tea tree) was first tried were most encouraging, a striking feature being that it dissolved pus and left the surface of infected wounds clean so that its germicidal action became more effective without any apparent damage to the tissues. "e;
E.M. Humphery, MD
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"e;In chronic sinusitis, antibiotics are of little or no benefit.4 Clearly, addressing the underlying cause of chronic sinusitis (e.g. respiratory or food allergens) along with supportive therapy (e.g. saline nasal sprays, immune-enhancing herbs, and natural decongestants) appears to be the most rational approach."e;
Joseph E. Pizzorno, Jr., N.D.
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"e;This emphasizes an important point: tea tree oil cannot be thought of as a drug which as action against specific microbes only. Rather, it must be looked upon as a universal antiseptic, one capable of curing virtually all types of infections, even those caused by the most stubborn, drug-resistant microbes known."e;
Cass Igram, D.O.
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"e;The age of antibiotics is fast coming to a close. Because of their great numbers, viruses and bacteria have quickly evolved resistant strains for almost every major man-made pharmaceutical. Positive, preventive health is becoming more and more important"e;
Michael W. Weiner
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"e;Tee tree oil is antiviral, antifungal an anti-inflamatory; many of its attributes, including its immunostimulant effects, are no doubt due to its extremely powerful bactericidal properties. Applied before radiotherapy, it has been proved to protect the skin from the deep burning effects."e;
Shirley Price
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"e;For ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and respiratory infections, ... essential oil of Melaleluca alternifolia will give priceless, quick and effective help..."e;
Daniel Pénoel, et al.
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"e;Other oils act as expectorants, stimulating the removal of heavy mucous in the lungs and bronchial tubes. This is helpful in virtually all respiratory conditions, and the most helpful oils include eucalyptus, tea-tree, lemon, lavender, peppermint and sandalwood."e;
Robert Tisserand
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"e;They are powerful antiseptics (especially to the respiratory system) as well as being antiviral (See Table 4.6), astringent, stimulant and tonic."e;
Shirley Price
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