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OHbaby! Forums : Tea Tree Oil https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:40:34 +0000 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:58:39 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7995 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : Hopefully someone that isnt having...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=864339&title=tea-tree-oil#864339 Author: palomino
Subject: 7995
Posted: 08 December 2009 at 2:58pm

Hopefully someone that isnt having a mind blank will answer, but i believe they are ok because its a synthetic fragrence, not the actual oil of lavender plant. Its something like that but cant quite remember the details]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:58:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=864339&title=tea-tree-oil#864339 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : So tea tree is alright then??...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=864271&title=tea-tree-oil#864271 Author: BessieBear
Subject: 7995
Posted: 08 December 2009 at 2:05pm

So tea tree is alright then??
If lavender oil is the problem would it be the same with using JJ's lavender bath and massage oil etc....???]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:05:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=864271&title=tea-tree-oil#864271 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : Yup i heard it was more lavender...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=862086&title=tea-tree-oil#862086 Author: palomino
Subject: 7995
Posted: 06 December 2009 at 10:24am

Yup i heard it was more lavender oil to be wary off with boys]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:24:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=862086&title=tea-tree-oil#862086 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : FYI, Lavender oil was also linked...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=862059&title=tea-tree-oil#862059 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 7995
Posted: 06 December 2009 at 9:34am

FYI, Lavender oil was also linked in the study re Tea tree oil and breast enlargement.

It was not a conclusive study, it is possible it was something else but the 3 boys the sparked the research all had the swelling go down once they had stopped using the products. (Noteably only one of the boys was using tea tree products but all 3 were using lavender).]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:34:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=862059&title=tea-tree-oil#862059 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : No I haven't tried lavender...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=860483&title=tea-tree-oil#860483 Author: E&L+1
Subject: 7995
Posted: 04 December 2009 at 10:20am

No I haven't tried lavender oil. Might just try ecostore baby oil and see how that goes.
Luckily her rash seems to be going quickly this time!]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:20:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=860483&title=tea-tree-oil#860483 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : Kieracat - have you tried using...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=859924&title=tea-tree-oil#859924 Author: FreeSpirit
Subject: 7995
Posted: 03 December 2009 at 5:59pm

Kieracat - have you tried using lavender oil? It has a lot of similar properties to tea tree but is a bit gentler...]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:59:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=859924&title=tea-tree-oil#859924 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : Someone found a site that had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=859719&title=tea-tree-oil#859719 Author: BessieBear
Subject: 7995
Posted: 03 December 2009 at 3:05pm

Someone found a site that had a few solutions, wish I kept the site but I did write down one receipe, that I knew I had all ingredients for.
2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons eco store (or something similar) baby wash

MIx well together, keep in a spray bottle. Wet a wipe with water from tap, spray bottle around a bit, spray wipe with solution. Use.

I haven't tried it yet......

]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:05:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=859719&title=tea-tree-oil#859719 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : Anyone have an alternative, TT...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=859580&title=tea-tree-oil#859580 Author: E&L+1
Subject: 7995
Posted: 03 December 2009 at 1:29pm

Anyone have an alternative, TT oil gives my DD a rash. I want to use it in my wipes bucket but have finally worked out thats what is giving her nappy rash after forgetting to put it in for a while then re using it yesterday!]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:29:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=859580&title=tea-tree-oil#859580 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : I got mine from the Warehouse...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=859039&title=tea-tree-oil#859039 Author: ?Lolly?
Subject: 7995
Posted: 03 December 2009 at 12:07am

I got mine from the Warehouse chemist. ]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:07:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=859039&title=tea-tree-oil#859039 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : I got mine from Tweedle and it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=854520&title=tea-tree-oil#854520 Author: weegee
Subject: 7995
Posted: 28 November 2009 at 3:56pm

I got mine from Tweedle and it says it's made in NZ but then it also says melaleuca...?

ETA Kate, I think Greenbeans do still have it but if you're not buying anything else then the postage from there doesn't really make it worthwhile. Fine if you're buying other stuff of course

Edited by weegee]]> Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:56:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=854520&title=tea-tree-oil#854520 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : Greenbeans still has it on their...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=853959&title=tea-tree-oil#853959 Author: minik8e
Subject: 7995
Posted: 27 November 2009 at 7:59pm

Greenbeans still has it on their website for sale...is that not right anymore? I need to get some for the nappy bucket too...]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:59:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=853959&title=tea-tree-oil#853959 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : Hmm ok. Well I want it to use...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=853950&title=tea-tree-oil#853950 Author: BessieBear
Subject: 7995
Posted: 27 November 2009 at 7:41pm

Hmm ok. Well I want it to use in my cloth wipes bucket, also for in the wash.
Will look out for Manuka oil aswell then.]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:41:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=853950&title=tea-tree-oil#853950 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : I'm just using the Aussie...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=853614&title=tea-tree-oil#853614 Author: blondy
Subject: 7995
Posted: 27 November 2009 at 3:44pm

I'm just using the Aussie one, as it seems to be most prevalent on the market! From what I can tell, the tea tree plants in NZ and Aussie are slightly different, but very similar plants. The studies that were done relating to tea tree oil possibly promoting estrogen in boys used the Australian version (meleluca). Because the oils would be very similar chemically, my guess would be the NZ (leptospermum) version may well have the same effects?

I think if you go for a NZ tea tree oil, choose it because it's home-grown and more than likely organic! I'd be interested too to find a cheapish NZ one, as we use a couple of drops in Natalie's bath everyday to help with any eczema, so go through it reasonably quickly.

(I know this is a bit of a novel, but I was genuinely curious as to the possible side-effects on pre-pubescent boys - btw, the only 3 reported cases were boys that were using products containing either tea tree oil or lavender on an almost daily basis).

ETA: i was just looking at some more googling

and apparently some NZ manufacturers are now labeling the oil as Manuka oil, rather than tea tree oil.

Edited by blondy]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:44:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=853614&title=tea-tree-oil#853614 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : i'm running out of my greenbeans...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=853567&title=tea-tree-oil#853567 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 7995
Posted: 27 November 2009 at 2:58pm

i'm running out of my greenbeans ti tree oil so would like to know as well.]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:58:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=853567&title=tea-tree-oil#853567 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : *BUMP*I've been on the hunt...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=853514&title=tea-tree-oil#853514 Author: BessieBear
Subject: 7995
Posted: 27 November 2009 at 2:23pm

*BUMP*

I've been on the hunt for TTO and since seeing this all the ones I've found seem to be Australian.

What's the ones some of you are using??
I've looked at cheeky wipes one, and a few supermarket and chemists ones?

]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:23:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=853514&title=tea-tree-oil#853514 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : Gisborne has it at desmond road...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=155561&title=tea-tree-oil#155561 Author: lizzle
Subject: 7995
Posted: 05 June 2007 at 7:19pm

Gisborne has it at desmond road pharmacy. not sure about other areas as just saw and bought while waiting for a prescription]]> Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:19:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=155561&title=tea-tree-oil#155561 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : Toni - there are two different...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=155500&title=tea-tree-oil#155500 Author: Guests
Subject: 7995
Posted: 05 June 2007 at 4:53pm

Toni - there are two different kinds of oil marketed as Tea Tree. One is from an australian plant / tree, and had a study done on it that found that in some cases it stimulated the production of excess estrogen in boys, causing things like gynaecomastia (sp?) aka man boobs. The NZ based stuff is OK though, no nasties in it.]]> Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:53:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=155500&title=tea-tree-oil#155500 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : gandt wrote:i get mine from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=155127&title=tea-tree-oil#155127 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 7995
Posted: 05 June 2007 at 9:15am

gandt wrote:

i get mine from greenbeans cause it is genuine kiwi ti tree oil, not that aussie stuff. (which was linked to boys getting breasts a wee while back and was being investigated.)

HUH??!?!

Ours is a Kiwi Tea Tree oil. I bought it at the Titirangi Village Market but I have seen Aussie brands in the chemists (Life Pharmacy do a good range of "alternative" treatments)]]> Tue, 05 Jun 2007 09:15:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=155127&title=tea-tree-oil#155127 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : Don't you want your boys...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=154908&title=tea-tree-oil#154908 Author: busymum
Subject: 7995
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 3:20pm

Don't you want your boys to have breasts Deborah?

]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:20:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=154908&title=tea-tree-oil#154908 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : i get mine from greenbeans cause...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=154891&title=tea-tree-oil#154891 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 7995
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 2:42pm

i get mine from greenbeans cause it is genuine kiwi ti tree oil, not that aussie stuff. (which was linked to boys getting breasts a wee while back and was being investigated.)]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:42:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=154891&title=tea-tree-oil#154891 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : Christchurch Supermarkets, Health...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=154886&title=tea-tree-oil#154886 Author: Bubbaloo
Subject: 7995
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 2:29pm

Christchurch
Supermarkets, Health shops, Pharmacies and anywhere that sells essential Oils and Incense like Gipsy's and Inspirations. ]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:29:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=154886&title=tea-tree-oil#154886 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : Palmy - Any chemist should have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=154885&title=tea-tree-oil#154885 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 7995
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 2:29pm

Palmy - Any chemist should have it but I get mine from Radius at the Palms as thats our dr's. Have gotten it from the one in the plaza as well.]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:29:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=154885&title=tea-tree-oil#154885 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : Otorohanga & Waitomo Districts Supermarkets...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=154873&title=tea-tree-oil#154873 Author: Glow
Subject: 7995
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 2:07pm

Otorohanga & Waitomo Districts

Supermarkets & Pharmacies & Health shops all have it here

]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:07:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=154873&title=tea-tree-oil#154873 <![CDATA[Tea Tree Oil : So it was asked (but not answered)...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7995&PID=154871&title=tea-tree-oil#154871 Author: busymum
Subject: 7995
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 1:58pm

So it was asked (but not answered) on another thread, and I'd like to know the answer as well. Where do you buy Tea Tree Oil from? Say your city/area and the shop... please

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