Vitax Fruit Tree Grease Enthusiast Range,

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Always dilute tea tree oil with a suitable carrier oil before applying directly to the skin. Commonly recommended dosage

Each container holds 200g of grease and should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and at temperatures between 15°C and 40°C. This will ensure that the grease stays fresh and effective for as long as possible.Here we outline some of the most popular tea tree oil uses that show it’s far more than a skin-soothing superhero. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. Tea tree oil should not be ingested because it may be toxic if swallowed. Store it out of reach of children. In one case, an 18-month-old boy suffered serious injuries after accidentally swallowing tea tree oil ( 37).

In a controlled study, people with nail fungus used straight tea tree oil or an antifungal medication for 6 months. At the end of the study, about 60% of people in each group experienced partial or full resolution of the fungus ( 19). Tea tree oil has quite a potent herbal smell, which is not for everyone, so it’s not likely to be one for putting in your oil burner! Prior to using tea tree oil for the first time, test 1 or 2 drops on a small area of your skin and wait 24 hours to see if any reaction occurs. Insects use fruit trees as a place to lay their eggs as well as get some lunch. They can damage your precious fruit trees in the process. Applying fruit tree grease or fruit tree grease bands is one way to stop this kind of insect damage without spraying pesticides in the garden. It is easy and the resulting produce contains no pesticides. If the bark of the tree is not smooth, grease bands might not work well, since the bugs can crawl under the bands through the fissures and continue creeping up the trunk. In that case, think about applying fruit tree grease directly to the trunk.

What is tea tree oil?

It does not work on pests like plum moths and codling moths, which can cause maggots in plums and apples, since they have winged females and are active in the midsummer. It only works on pests that have wingless females. What is fruit tree grease made of? Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a 'super bug' which causes wound infections and is resistant to many different antibiotics, but studies have suggested tea tree oil is effective in preventing it. Tea tree oil comes from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a small tree native to Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. In general, it’s best to speak to your GP first if you have any chronic medical conditions or are taking other regular medication.

Fungal nail infections are quite common. Although they aren’t dangerous, they can be unsightly. There are medications that can treat nail fungus, but some people may prefer a more natural approach. Of course, there are other factors that will come into play when you are applying your grease bands. Keep reading to learn more about how to be effective with this strategy. When should you put grease bands on fruit trees?Gardeners want to keep their fruit trees healthy and produce as much fruit as possible. There are different possibilities for keeping fruit trees healthy. One is by using grease bands, so when should you put grease bands on fruit trees? Hands were cleansed with the test solution for 60 seconds and rinsed for 15 seconds.' says Dr Lee. 'The tea tree oil preparation was safe and did not cause skin damage.' 9. Tea tree oil can help treat of MRSA Not only that, but they sometimes aren’t as effective in repelling pests, since the insects can crawl beneath the bands, travel through the fissures, and keep crawling up the trunk despite the bands. Experiments have also found that using tea tree oil to combat spots has fewer side effects for some people in comparison to using conventional spot treatments like benzoyl peroxide. 3