Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 In a message dated 6/11/2004 3:15:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, aromaceu writes: If diabetic neuropathy is present, tea tree poses a double whammy in that users may not be immediately aware that their skin has become irritated, blistered, ulcerated or otherwise damaged, and healing time is very slow. Thanks for the additional information on Tea Tree Oil. I do not have any neuropathy, so I'll continue using the Oil. I have never used it on open wounds. Several people in my diabetes group have said that they use tea tree oil for toe nail fungus and that it worked better than any meds their doctor prescribed. A local diabetes educator told her group of patients not to use bath powder that had cornstarch in it. She said that the body could absorb the cornstarch and cause high blood glucose levels. Don't know if this is true or not. People with neuropathy do have to be much more careful. Even bath water that is too warm can do damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Those with diabetes and insulin resistance syndrome are far more likely to experience skin reactions from tea tree EO. This contraindication does not seem to be common knowledge, although Kurt Schnaubelt was quite clear about it when I took his masters class some years ago, and it's been reinforced repeatedly by aromatherapists in the nursing community. If diabetic neuropathy is present, tea tree poses a double whammy in that users may not be immediately aware that their skin has become irritated, blistered, ulcerated or otherwise damaged, and healing time is very slow. Kathrine Koeppen Aromaceuticals Essential Oils from Artisan Distillers www.aromaceuticasl.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Uh oh--glad you posted this! In light of my recent post about my mom and tea tree, it's good to know--she's diabetic. -K , Kath Koeppen <aromaceu@e...> wrote: > Those with diabetes and insulin resistance syndrome are far more likely > to experience skin reactions from tea tree EO. This contraindication > does not seem to be common knowledge, although Kurt Schnaubelt was quite > clear about it when I took his masters class some years ago, and it's > been reinforced repeatedly by aromatherapists in the nursing community. > If diabetic neuropathy is present, tea tree poses a double whammy in > that users may not be immediately aware that their skin has become > irritated, blistered, ulcerated or otherwise damaged, and healing time > is very slow. > > Kathrine Koeppen > Aromaceuticals > Essential Oils from Artisan Distillers > www.aromaceuticasl.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2004 Report Share Posted June 12, 2004 This information about not using tea tree oil on diabetics is pure speculation based on someones weak knowledge of the real contra indications and methods of using essential oils. It is ridiculous to suggest such an oil should not be used simply because someone is suffering from diabetes. These urban rumours spread via newsgroups annoy me intensely because they just further the garbage on essential oil contra indications that this trade is crammed with. It is not a question of not using tea tree on damaged or weak skin, but rather taking care about *how much is used and how it is used*. For example, those with peripheral neuropathies (such as diabetics suffer) easily get infected sub-cutaneous tissues. Good quality tea tree oil (combined with other essential oils) can help knock those bugs out better than antibiotics. I have several documented cases from a Scottish hospital where badly infected leg ulcers and infected cellulitis were treated using advice that I gave the nurses. We have many photos of the progression of the healing process. Unfortunately, as the main nurse retired, these results have never been published so they remain anecdotal to a degree. However, well qualified medical people were most impressed by how the combination of essential oils and other natural materials helped the body heal those wounds and we also have microbiological plate test results before and after treatment. Tea tree oil was always a part of these treatments but the way it was used and how much was formulated for each individual. The nurses were instructed to constantly monitor for excess inflammation and the formulas were changed on a weekly basis as the wounds improved. So readers, please be wary of listening to urban rumours about what essential oils can and can't be used for. You may well end up depriving someone of safe effective treatments, or using something in an unsafe way. Martin Watt http://www.aromamedical.com , Kath Koeppen <aromaceu@e...> wrote: > Those with diabetes and insulin resistance syndrome are far more likely > to experience skin reactions from tea tree EO. This contraindication > does not seem to be common knowledge, although Kurt Schnaubelt was quite > clear about it when I took his masters class some years ago, and it's > been reinforced repeatedly by aromatherapists in the nursing community. > If diabetic neuropathy is present, tea tree poses a double whammy in > that users may not be immediately aware that their skin has become > irritated, blistered, ulcerated or otherwise damaged, and healing time > is very slow. > > Kathrine Koeppen > Aromaceuticals > Essential Oils from Artisan Distillers > www.aromaceuticasl.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2004 Report Share Posted June 12, 2004 hello everyone I am a Insulin-Dependant Diabetic and have been one for almost 19 years. I use Organic Tea tree eo all the time and all over my body and I have never ever had a problem with it. Just recently I used it on my gums after having a tooth pulled instead of using antibiotics. I have healed nicely too ;-). many aromatic blessings Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Martin wrote: > > This information about not using tea tree oil on diabetics is pure > speculation based on someones weak knowledge of the real contra > indications and methods of using essential oils. It is ridiculous to > suggest such an oil should not be used simply because someone is > suffering from diabetes. These urban rumours spread via newsgroups > annoy me intensely because they just further the garbage on essential > oil contra indications that this trade is crammed with. > > It is not a question of not using tea tree on damaged or weak skin, > but rather taking care about *how much is used and how it is used*. > For example, those with peripheral neuropathies (such as diabetics > suffer) easily get infected sub-cutaneous tissues. Good quality tea > tree oil (combined with other essential oils) can help knock those > bugs out better than antibiotics. > > I have several documented cases from a Scottish hospital where badly > infected leg ulcers and infected cellulitis were treated using advice > that I gave the nurses. We have many photos of the progression of the > healing process. Hi Martin, Thanks for your comments on this issue. Too bad these results weren't published as they sound darned useful! I've heard of Tea Tree being used to good effect for these sorts of problems before. What sorts of dilution ratios and application methods had you recommended? Can you tell us more about how much was used and how it was used for the various problems? What were the good results? Thanks, Gail Rice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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