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Tea Tree Oil for Nasal Polyps

Tea Tree Oil for Sinus Polyps

Tea tree essential oil is an effective natural treatment for sinus polyps. Tea tree is one of the more gentle essential oils and can be used topically without diluting, but it is not recommended when using this oil for nasal polyps or other sensitive areas of the body. Using straight tea tree oil in the nasal cavity can cause side effects and is not recommended. While it is a more gentle essential oil, all essential oils are very concentrated.

How to Use Tea Tree Oil for Sinus Polyps

Tea Tree and a Carrier Oil

First, you must find a carrier oil to mix with your tea tree oil. Olive oil, coconut oil, almond oil and castor oil are all good choices. Since castor oil can shrink growths, it may be the best choice because you will end up with two remedies in one application.

Mix one teaspoon of your carrier oil with 5 drops of tea tree essential oil. If you mix this in a dropper bottle, it will be easy to apply the remedy, even to nasal polyps that you cannot see or access with a q-tip. On you back, tilt your head back and drop a drop or two of the oil mixture into each nostril. This can be done once or twice a day. If this mixture seems too strong for you, add more of your carrier oil. ...

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