Question:
I am in need of suggestions to get rid of lice that are infant safe.
Somehow my 18 month got head lice. We tried Nix after consulting our
pediatrician, but after a week we are still pulling live bugs out of
hair. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Answer:
Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) grows in Austraiia and Asia - a tall
evergreen with white, spongy bark. The OIL from the leaves is used.
Good for acne, athlete's foot, Australian Aboriginals used the leaves to
treat cuts and skin infections - by crushing leaves and applying to
affected area. Captain James Cook and his crew named the tree "tea
tree" using its leaves as a substitute for tea. During WWII Australian
soldier were given tea tree oil as a disinfectant. I had clients who
used tea tree oil and tea tree oil shampoo for head lice and they
reported it worked. Can be found in health food stores. Info from
book 'The Natural Pharmacy'. I am not selling a product - just passing
along some information for evaluation.
