Leslie,

    I want to share what I found in Dr. Atkins' Vita-Nutrient Solution by
Robert C. Atkins, MD. (Yes the low carb diet doctor).  He claims (on p. 300)
that tea tree oil is an ideal antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic--but it
should only be used externally.  Two drops is enough.  It also stings an open
wound, has a very strong odor, and stains clothing.  He cautions against
ingestion...

    My feeling is that as long as the mother is only using it externally in
sparing amounts, there should be no problem.        -- Debbie Albert, Ph.D.,
IBCLC

In a message dated 8/24/00 11:57:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
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 Date:    Thu, 24 Aug 2000 10:56:07 -0500
 From:    Leslie Ward <[log in to unmask]>
 Subject: Mom using tea tree oil while nursing

 I was at a public event yesterday and afterward one of the organizers =
 asked about using tea tree oil while nursing. She did not give me =
 details (I had only come in the capacity of presenting LLL as an option =
 to the breastfeeding moms present) as to whether it was personal or a =
 question from one of her clients, but she did mention that she had Hales =
 M & MM and it wasn't in there. I've checked the archives and couldn't =
 find a mention.

 My feeling was that as she is using it on her skin, it shouldn't be an =
 issue (other than a caution, if it is on the breasts) but as I said, I =
 had no specifics as to age of baby etc. Nor even why she was using it. =
 Guess I should have pursued more details, but had a line of moms behind =
 her who also had questions. So was rushed a bit.

 Anyone more familiar with herbs and similar preparations have more =
 information I could pass onto her?=20

 Thanks
 Leslie Ward
 Fort Hood, TX
  >>

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