Does Tea Tree oil have any side effects?

After repeat application of tea tree oil, some people do develop a contact dermatitis. Thus, people who have allergic to plants should be cautious about using tea tree oil. Moreover, if one has allergy to the eucalyptus oils, then tea tree oil products should be voided. In addition the higher strength tea tree oil have also been associated with reduced hearing and confusion in some people. There is no enough information about tea tree oil in pregnancy. Experts recommend that all pregnant or breast-feeding women avoid use of this product during this time period. There is always a theoretical chance that the tea tree oil can be absorbed from the fragile skin of the infant.

Tea tree oil does not interact with any medications but it is wise to speak to a health professional if you plan to use it. There is no way to tell if tea tree oil works in everyone. The only way to know if this oil works is to use it. Reports on cyberspace indicate that it does nothing special and certainly does not cure any infections. Depending on where you buy it, the price of tea tree oil varies from $15-$40. All consumers should understand that tea tree oil is not a substitute for the traditional medications used to treat skin infections or vaginitis- it is only a supplementary aid.