Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia in Latin) or Melaleuca oil, has been used in many different ways over the years. It is an essential oil that is made by a process known as steam distillation. Leaves from the Melaleuca alternifolia tree that is native to Australia are used. Tea tree oil got its name because […]

A neighbor recently became semi-hysterical because of the sudden appearance of a huge crop of molluscum warts. I became curious about the ugly things and here is what I learned. Molluscum warts are caused by a different HPV virus strain than the one for more common warts. Molluscum warts look like skin-colored bumps, ranging in […]

A toothache is just plain torture. Not only is it excruciating, but it takes over your life. And as much as we love natural remedies on this blog, it’s true that a home remedy for a toothache is really only a temporary measure when it’s Thanksgiving morning and your dentist won’t be available till Monday. […]