David L. Hoffmann BSc Hons MNIMHMelaleuca alternifolia Myrtaceae Names: Tea tree Habitat: Swampy, low lying wetlands in New South Wales, Australia. Collection: Part Used: Essential oil. Constituents: Essential oil containing a range of terpenes and sesquiterpenes. Actions: Anti...
What Doctors Don't Tell YouQ:Last month my daughter caught head lice at school and I had to go to the chemist to get some shampoo for her. After she had the treatment, I was horrified to read in the papers that some brands ...
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A woman writes in to say that her 7-year-old son has head lice; as his hair is very short, it’s easy to comb through. She’s also treating herself, however, and she’s got very thick, shoulder-length hair. It’s hard to get the nit comb through all the...
A new school year is about to begin and with it comes the threat of head lice. According to some newspapers, parents and children are in for a torrid time as infestation levels among children are the highest since World War II. There are plenty of...
Melaleuca alternifolia
Myrtaceae
Names: Tea tree
Habitat: Swampy, low lying wetlands in New South Wal
