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USE OF VAGINAL SUPPOSITORIES: Treatment of Vaginal candidiasis, Trichomoniasis ,
Bacterial vaginosis and Vaginal herpes, with the tea tree
oil vaginal suppositories is supported by many in-vitro laboratory
studies, and some clinical trials which are briefly presented here in a
short summary forms.
Tea tree oil is efficient against HPV (Human papilloma virus), assertion which has done by some authorities of the holistic medical aromatherapy. Although this claim still has not acquired a scientific confirmation from the conventional medicine, we consider that this product could be helpfull in holistic alternative attitude in treatment of HPV induced cervical dysplasia.
LABORATORY STUDIES:
Anti-fungal activity Hammer KA, Carson CF, Riley TV (1998). In-vitro activity of essential oils, in particular Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil and tea tree oil products, against Candida spp. J Antimicrob Chemother, 42(5):591-5.
Summary: Tea tree oil was investigated for its anti-microbial
effects against 81 isolates of Candida albicans and 33 non-albicans
isolates. The minimum concentration of oil inhibiting 90% of all
isolates was 0.25% in broth. Tests on three tea tree oil products for
intra-vaginal (topical) use showed that the products had anti-candidal
activity. The researchers conclude that tea tree may be useful for
the topical treatment of candida infections. Williams LR (1998). Clonal production of tea tree oil high in terpinen-4-ol for use in formulations for the treatment of thrush. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery,4(5):133-6.
Summary: Tea tree oil that is high in the chemical constituent
terpinen-4-ol is desirable for use in therapeutic formulations,
particularly those for vaginal thrush. Selective growing has led to the
production of clones which produce tea tree oil high in terpinin-4-ol. Nenoff P, Haustein UF, Brandt W (1996). Antifungal activity of the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil) against pathogenic fungi in vitro. Skin Pharmacol, 9(6):388-94.
Summary: Tea tree oil was evaluted against over 100 different
strains of fungi, including 32 strains of Candida albicans. Tea tree
inhibited the growth of all of the isolates at concentrations of 0.5% -
0.44 %. Tea tree is often used in commercial products at concentrations of
5% - 10 %. The authors conclude that effect of tea tree in the
treatment of fungal infections of the skin and mucus membranes, as well as
dandruff, may be partly due to the its antifungal activity. Carson CF, Riley TV (1995). Antimicrobial activity of the major components of the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia. J Appl Bacteriol, 78(3):264-9.
Summary: Eight components of tea tree oil were tested against a range
of microrganisms. Terpinin-4-ol was active against all the test organisms,
while other components were active against most of the organisms. The
authors concluded that tea tree oil may play a role in the future as an
antimicrobial agent.
CLINICAL TRIALS:
Vaginal Infections (Candida Albicans)
More recently Dr Belaiche conducted two studies featuring tea-tree oil,
the first of these on twenty-eight cases of thrush (infestation of the
vagina with Candida albicans). Candida albicans (7) is normally
present in the vagina, but its growth is kept in check by certain baceria.
A common cause of thrush is antibiotic therapy which results in the
beneficial bacteria being destroyed, thus allowing Candida to
flourish. This results in a white discharge, often with itching, soreness
and pain - a very common condition. For this study tea-tree oil was made
into pessaries for insertion into the vagina once every night. After the
first week one patient felt vaginal burning, so discontinued treatment,
but none of the others had any similar symptoms. After thirty days the
twenty-seven patients were examined, and twenty-three showed a complete
cure with no further discharge or burning. The other four showed a
moderate improvement. Belaiche observes that tea-tree oil is as effective
as several other essential oils, but is notably less irritating: 'We have
been happily astonished at the results obtained ... the essential oil of
melaleuca
has entered the team of the major essential oils and emerges as an
antiseptic and anti- fungal weapon of the first order in
phytoaromatherapy.'
. Prof. Paul Belaiche Faculty of Medicine of Bobigny 1985 Phytotherapy
Pena (MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA OIL, ITS USE FOR TRICHOMONAL VAGINITIS AND
OTHER VAGINAL INFECTIONS. OB GYN 1962 19; 6:793-95)
treated 120 cases of trichomonas or Candida vaginitis with Tea Tree Oil,
treatment was as effective as a standard anti-trichomonal suppository. Bacterial Vaginosis and Monilial Vulvo-Vaginitis. The author reports on Tea Tree Oil vaginal pessary. Apparently following diagnosis the patient refused a Standard pharmaceutical regimen (metronidazole in this instance) and opted instead for self-treatment with the Tea Tree Oil pessaries. She used a 5-day course of the pessaries each of which contained 200mg of Oil distilled from the Tea Tree in a vegetable Oil base. The author concludes that Tea Tree Oil in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis may be a safe non-toxic alternative to standard Antibiotic therapy especially in pregnancy. Dr. Donald J Brown Townsend Letter for Doctors (Australia) May 1991 - reporting on A L Blackwell Lancet Dec 1989. APPLICATION: VAGINAL CANDIDIASIS, TRICHOMONIASIS, AND BACTERIAL
VAGINOSIS: Apply two vaginal suppositories a day, every 12 hours, 6 days long.
VAGINAL HERPES: Apply one vaginal suppository a day for 60 days |
