Tea Tree Oil for Nasal Polyps

Hi Prasanth!

Its Raj from Dubai. Hope all well

Saw ur post now, plz can u share the quantity of how.much water you used to make the nasal rinse soln? Thanks

Hi Prasanth,

We are from India .my husband suffering from nasal polyps for last 3 years .2 yrs after the surgery, it reoccurred once again.after seeing your post we are happy to know that there is a cure for polyps removal naturally.kindly suggest

1. can we buy tea tree oil from online(Amazon)?

2. which brand of tto should be purchased.?

3. after removal of polyps using tto, how long we have to use this procedure so that it is cured permanently

thank you.

Hi Sushma,

Glad to hear that you are too from Hyderabad, Me to from same place :)

I bought it from amazon. Not any particular brand, I went for TTO which has good user comments and rating.

Regarding other question: How long...hmm my personal answer is till polyps disappear. Actually I used to do nasal irrigation for long time. so Just added few drops of TTO into solution as I written. But be careful, dont add too much because it stings. TTO is generally not for internal use they say external use only. You can Qtip method 3 drops of TTO mixed with spoon of olive oil or castor oil(castor oil should be hexane free) and using qtip just massage the solution over polyp if its really visible. If not visible, then saline irrigation would be right choice. Hope this helps.

I bought castor oil usp (stimulant laxative). Is this okay to use for nasal polyps?

As far I know, you need to select good castor oil which is hexane free. That will be good. You can also use coconut oil as carrier oil

Is tea tree oil safe to use on my dog? She is an 80 pound lab with a nose polyp that is blocking her entire right nostril. If so, what ratio should it be diluted? It would be so wonderful if this works for her! Thank you

Personally, I would be comfortable using tea tree oil on an 80 pound dog. I would mix it in castor oil as castor oil may also help the polyps. I would add 10 drops of tea tree per Tablespoon of Castor oil.

~Mama to Many~

I was recently told by my ENT doctor that I would need surgery to remove a 9mm nasal polyp, and correct a deviated septum. Also to drain the sinuses once this was removed. And there may be others as my nose was too inflamed to look into. She tried the steroid/antibiotic course and ran a CT scan indicating surgery was required. I also have asthma and allergies to pet dander (yes I have animals), but I've had animals for 9 years and by using Zyrtec, they're mostly controlled. I have to wonder how I now have this. I lost my sense of taste and smell over a year ago. When on the steroid/antibiotic course, my taste and smell are restored. Also, I have no problems breathing out of my nose. So I can't understand for the life of me why this surgery is needed.

I've read the testimonials from people who did the tea tree oil but have to ask, is that safe to use internally on a mucous membrane? Any advice will be accepted, anything to get out of surgery.

I'm 47, overweight 200 lbs. And on meds for allergy and asthma. I suffer from migraine headaches, which become worse because the polyp is blocking my sinuses, increasing the intensity and frequency of the headaches. I get them about every 2 weeks and see a chiropractor regularly.

I think the tea tree oil is safe for mucus membrane. It is one of the more gentle Essential oils. Along with using 2 drops peppermint 2 drops lavender on temples and behind ears for headaches. I have some huge polyps I am going to try it on.

If you are scared to use undiluted you can mix with Castor oil (which is also good for inflammation)

mix 1TBSP oil + 10-15 drops Tea tree.

I was recently advised that tea tree oil in certain quantities and long term is toxic to animals. What that quantity is I don't know. The quality of the oil makes a difference. Did you use it and how did it turn out? Thank you.

Hii there, good to know your husband sorted it. Please can you share the way he did it, would be really appreciated.

Dear Mama to Many, Plz plz can you share your insights on how to help me with nasal polyps? Im really struggling with them as I write. Been crying for the last few days and searching for all the help possible. God bless you, awaiting to hear from you. 😢😓

Dear Raj,

I would try tea tree essential oil in castor oil. If you add 5 - 10 drops of tea tree oil to 1 tablespoon of castor oil, you can then put a couple of drops into your nostril a couple of times a day. If they are deep into your nose you may need to do this while on your back so the oil can drain to where it needs to be.

Serrapeptase also has helped many dissolve cysts and polyps. It is taken on an empty stomach according to package instructions.

Let me know how it goes!

~Mama to Many~

Dear ~Mama to Many~

Thank you so much for the quick revert. I did try this for a couple of days sometime back but observed that while putting the oil through the nostrils some of it would get swallowed. Hope that's fine as I already swallow a teaspoon of castor oil upon waking up. But since its tea tree oil hence wanted to check if its safe if it gets ingested.

But it feels really nice to hear from you. Need your guidance and blessings in this tough phase of mine.

Thanks

Hi Raj, if you put couple of drops of warm Ghee in your nose it helps lot. Try it and let us know

Sure Heta, sounds good. Will def try it out, I do have natutal ghee at home. Thanks very much for the suggestion. How many times in the day should I put the ghee?

Raj, you can put couple of drops warm ghee first thing in the morning when you get or before shower and before you go to sleep. If you don't like the smell of ghee then try putting before shower and you don't feel that smell that much

Dear Mama to Many, wanted to update you that im starting to see slight positive effects. Last week was good, started to smell. But now although last two days have been difficult. All said and done I cant thank you enuff, after almost 2 weeks of anosmia I could finally smell my toddler sons body lotion. I used to apply him everyday after bath as I get him ready for school, after 2 full months I could smell it, I had tears in my eyes and only gratitude and blessings for you and God.

Basically I went to the ent a couple of weeks back and learnt that actually there were polyps on both sides of the nose and I could see them in the endoscopy.

I started to administer 3 drops of castor oil + tea tree oil mixture ( 1 tablespoon castor oil + 15 drops of tea tree oil) in each of the nostrils twice a day. That has helped to reduce the polyp size and help in breathing better from the nose. Mornings are better, feel fresher and breathing better, but the ac in office is so strong it causes blockage so I have told them to reduce the blow. Ive been applying your technique for a little over 2 weeks now.

Also I am inhaling steam with tea tree oil drops twice a day. Its been a month now of doing that, steam softens the nasal passages I believe.

Plus one tea spoon of castor oil upon waking up. Diet consists of fruits like oranges, mangoes, pineapples, red grapes and raw onions, cabbages, sweet potatoes. Completely cut out wheat, chocolates, cookies etc for nearly over two months now. Have started to do cardio workouts too in order to improve my breathing and stamina. That is helping a bit too. Hopefully want to start pranayama breathing like anu lomvilom and kapalbhati once the sinuses feel a little more open.

Any other things you think I should be doing?

Also how long should I do the castor oil + tto therapy? Till the polyps completely subside?

Final push will now be needed from what you suggest. I'm really now wanting a normal life Mama to Many.

Please advise.

Dear Raj,

Good news from you - exciting to hear that you are having progress! I am sure your dietary changes are helping, too.

Usually when its seems like what I am doing is working, even if slowly, I keep at it.

You might cut back some on the tea tree oil. Maybe 5 drops for each Tablespoon castor oil would work? Castor oil alone may work. I just don't like to use an essential oil long term if it isn't needed because they are so strong and can have side effects.

Have you tried the enzyme supplement serrapeptase? Or perhaps you could add pineapple to your diet because of the enzyme bromelain.

Thanks for updating! I am hopeful that your solution here is going to work completely for you!

~Mama to Many~

Dear Mama to Many,

Good evening, I'm very pleased to inform you that with your guidance and Gods Grace I am much better. Breathing has become better and so has the smell. Cant express how it feels to eat food and smell normally. Health is wealth indeed! I shall post my entire regimen soon so that it helps other people looking for a cure.i am administering the castor oil + tto mix now only once in the night as im trying to ween off the mix while tto in steam inhalation twice a day.

The mix is in the same proprotion that you suggested : castor oil + 5 drops TTO. I am nearly 1.5 months with doing the steam inhalation and one month since administering the castor oil + tto in the nostrils. Till when do you suggest I do this? I havent tried serrapeptase, although im eating pineapple and my citric content in the form of fresh orange juice or mandarins is on. Also I eat mangoes since the Vit A seems to help too.

Quick qn, can I slowly start eating wheat flour? Thanks

Raj

Dear Mama to Many,

Good evening, I'm very pleased to inform you that with your guidance and Gods Grace I am much better. Breathing has become better and so has the smell. Cant express how it feels to eat food and smell normally. Health is wealth indeed! I am administering the castor oil + TTO mix now only once in the night as im trying to ween off the mix althouh im not fully there yet but I feel that the polyps are shrinking and as you can imagine its an everyday rotuine to maintain

Till when can I use the castor oil + TTO mix in my nasal passages? its no been a month a half of doing this, I started with 10 - 15 drops of TTO initially and twice a day, now its 5 drops of TTO in a table spoon of castor oil and using it only once in the day.

Many Thanks

Dear Heta,

Hope all well, just to post you that I did try ghee for a few days. It did lubricate the sinuses and made breathing better. Thanks again for the advice. Earth clinic has been a fab website, thanks to you and earth clinic again.

Dear Raj,

Thanks so much for reporting your success with this!

Castor oil should be okay for long term use. I try not to use essential oils longer than needed, so perhaps try just castor oil a couple of times a week as a maintenance dose? If it begins to get worse, you could go back to the 5 drops per tablespoon of castor oil.

I am excited for you and know your experience will be helpful to others!
~Mama to Many~

Dear Mama To Many

hope all well, its Raj from Dubai.

Its been a great last 2.5 months up untill Sat. The weather change in Dubai got me under the weather on Thu, friday I had a sore throat and from sat on the same symptoms have returned. Blocked sinuses, green phlegm release, ear pressure, nasal mucosal thickening, anosmia :((((

I must admit I was trying to ween off the castor oil plus TTO mix and was fine as well.

But now since last 2 days ive restarted to administer the mix application in both the nostrils. Also doing steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil to loosen the phlegm in the morning and night. My diet has already been altered hugely since May, no wheat or gluten or extra processed sugars. Fruits, salads, etc form a good part of my diet. Went to the ENT on sunday and he did an endoscopy, the two polyps are still there on each side, but somehow I felt them a little reduced in size from before though.

I am really fed up now, please could you assist with some insights? 'Im really facing trouble with this, plzzzz help Mama to Many

Dear Raj,

Well, a setback is discouraging, but you have made great improvements in the past and I trust you will again.

Since you know castor oil and tea tree oil work, perhaps that would be something to continue.

But obviously you wish to have the polyps gone permanently.

Essiac tea may be an option. It has helped many with all sorts of growths. It is not difficult to prepare or take.

I think I have mentioned serrapeptase, a supplement you take on an empty stomach. It is reported to get rid of growths, polyps, etc.

~Mama to Many~

Hello Mama To Many, I've had surgery for nasal polyps and now they are returning. I have lost my sense of smell for about 15 years. I would love to be able to smell again. I was wondering how do you do the TTO and the castor oil. I use nasal rinse with saline twice a day. but this is now working. Please help. Thanks

Dear Vina,

I have mixed castor oil and tea tree oil in a small glass bottle with a glass dropper to get an oil that can be used in the nose. I put about 2 T. castor oil plus 5-10 drops of tea tree oil into the bottle. Then I drip a few drops into each nostril. It is helpful to be on your back for this and nice if there is someone that can do it for you. I have done this once or twice a day or as needed.

~Mama to Many~

Hi Gcook, thats great! A little more info would be really useful please.... How much TT are you using, what type of alchohol is its and I assume you are diluting it in water. I want to try this method. Thanks

GSK from London, I used a nasal spray bottle that I gotten over the counter from the pharmacy, poured out the contents and used my mixture. Pour the [nasal rinse] in the sinus bottle about 3/4 full then pour in the tea tree oil the remainder of the bottle and shake gentle. NO water, then you can use the spray as much as need. It is strong but it works...

Hi, GCOOK, do you think you could make the mix a little clearer? What exactly are you putting into the spray bottle? It sounds like first you fill the sprayer 3/4 full with the nasal spray that originally came in the sprayer. What kind of spray is that, what are the ingredients? Then you fill the remaining 1/4 of the sprayer with the tea tree oil, or is that a mix of tea tree oil and isoprophyl rubbing alcohol, or something else? Half and half or what? Thanks so much for sharing.

What great information. I have just now started using the tea tree oil, I mixed it with distilled water about 60% to start and 40% tea tree oil. I put it in a nasal spray bottle, shake real good and spray... What a rush. I will see how it goes but that first spray helped.

@Doeboymcjc might be right. I used to cure myself of Hives + Nasal polyps by eating a lot of Watermelon and Fresh Grapes every day. Both have alot of water content, which are SLOW RELEASE. Having Hives and Nasal polyps now ALTOGETHER again... let me try again, this time round with more salt.

Yes Gcook. I too would like to know what the other ingredient you are using was. Was it 3/4 Alcohol and 1/4 Tea Tree? Ouch!!! But, if it works, I'll give it a try. They are just about showing out of my nose now. Awful.

In response to all those asking what Gcook added to the tea tree oil- it is a natural nasal wash called "ALKALOL". I've had sinus pollyps since post 9/11 and have been using dilluted Alkalol/ sea salt washes for relief and cleansing. You can look it up. It comes in a 16 oz bottle. Has all kinds of good stuff in it including spearmint and wintergreen. Can't hurt. I'm now just trying the tea tree oil and will try mixing it with the Alkalol.

I'm in the process of scheduling my 4th surgery now as polyps have returned finally after my last surgery- end of 2011. Surgery is like mowing the lawn to kill weeds I like to say. It is not possible to get to the root of the problem- root of the weed- by mowing the lawn- cutting the pollyps out. We must get to the root of the problem. And in my experience- doctors do not get to the root of the problem. They do not have time. They give you 10 minutes per/ visit on average. All they can do is try to alleviate symptoms.

On this forum, everyone seems to have great ideas and "cure alls"- we've heard them all on here- right? I'm thinking for me- if this tea tree oil doesn't work, I'll try the most difficult suggestion on here which is eliminating sugar (under 5%) and carbs (under 10%) Sounds like a convincing argument- but all of our bodies are different. We've all come to this place from very different circumstances- remember- what cures one may not cure another. But following up with how the treatment worked in the long run on this site is super helpful to everyone- so let's try.

I will let you know how the tea tree oil works for me- with and without Alkalol. I have way up in my sinus' pollyps and did the q-tip topical application last night. It made me very congested but you often have to persevere through that to get results so I'm not going to let a few days of more congestion stop the experiment. Too much at stake. I will say- I have had my sense of smell for most of the years- save a few weeks reprieve while on a run of prednisone- or right after a surgery but last night and this morning when I put the tea tree oil doused q-tip up into my right sinus- it hit a point where it must have opened something up as I could smell the tea tree oil in my right sinus. Now I'm back to congested for the moment. I will keep you posted... And best of luck to everyone! Sinus pollyps have destroyed my quality of life.

Kate, Before you have surgery, maybe try the iodine rinse remedy that was recently posted by Allgood. It would be easy to try and looks promising. Best wishes.

Iodine Saline Rinse 1 YEA 0 NAY Ratings Posted by Allgood (NE Georgia) on 01/24/2015 [YEA] Sinus polyps and infections: I had sinus problems for many years--3 surgeries--fungal infection etc--finally saw dr donald dennis in atlanta--he always saw polyps until I added provodine iodine 10 percent--10+drops per cup to my saline rinse. My polyps suddenly went away--he now recommends adding potassium iodine to rinses--said he has cured many people--even a friend he had been treating for 10 years--it certainly has turned my life around.

Someone mentioned Tea Tree oil. And "alkolal". What is "alkolal"? Do they mean alcohol?

It's called alkalol. It's like a viscous water or even closer to an oil. Pharmacies carry it.

Hi, how much alkolol and how many tea tree oil drops per how many ounces in your saline rinse bottle? I have polyps in my sinuses so I don't think I can use a q-tip. Thanks!

Can I use tea tree oil in saline solution and how much drops I can add into saline solution?

I have used very diluted essential oils in a nasal rinse.

• 2 ounces distilled or boiled and cooled water
• 1 drop essential oil (tea tree or other)
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

I put it in a nasal spray bottle. If it feels too strong, I add another 2 ounces of water to the above recipe.

~Mama to Many~

I just started this about a week ago; nothing is happening. Are you getting results?

Thanks, Denise

Hi, just a quick update. Day three of the no sugar diet and tea tree oil (tto) mission. No results yet. I can't smell and my nose is still blocked up. The tto makes my nose run like mad and I have to insert tissue to counter this. Have been adding 4 drops to the cotton bud and inserting fully into the nose. I can't see the polyps but my right nostril seems to be much worse than my left.

Eating no sugar is making me tired and craving sweet snacks and drinks. I will persevere. Update coming soon.

I am also still using the nasal spray as I can't work without it. Maybe this will be a mistake but I have to.

Hi Doeboymcjc, I am also in London. Thank you for your updates. I suffered for years from polyps, tea tree worked for me, but my polyps were so severe I had to have surgery about two months ago. If they come back I will be using TT again. Keep up and let us know what happens with you. I started using Xylitol instead of sugar - it is very sweet but actually good for you (look it up on the net).

Hi, just an update from my last post, Sunday 19th August 2012: on 23rd August I stopped using the TTO as it made my nose completely blocked and would run for about 2 hours after use. I am not going to do this again, EVER. Sorry to those who swear by it. For me it is a waste of time as it feels like i'm going backwards.

I am still on my no sugar diet but have reintroduced carbs as I realised that I was becoming so weak that I could not think properly. I am on my forth week of the no sugar diet and still no results. I DID however get my smell back for about 2 hours in the evening on Saturday 1st September and it was sensational! But it went as soon as it came, pretty much. I am using my Micromist still three times daily. No sugar is a killer as I crave sweet things but I guess it's healthier and good for my teeth. So when my dentist asks me how I got such amazing teeth my answer will be "polyps" ;)

If this diet does not work after 1 month then i'm going to try something called 'Sinus Wars 13'. It's supposed to be a cure at about £70 a bottle. It's not a natural cure like the no sugar diet, but i'm desperate. I hate this condition.

I will keep y'all posted. Thanks.

Peace!

Hi guys, Just another update. After using a bottle of pills from a website that is supposed to cure polyps, I am about £50 down and my nasal polyps are still as bad as they were previously. What a con! My next mission is to get another professional allergy/intollerance test and cut out anything that shows up on it. I am really desperate now as my nose is really blocked all the time even with the micromist nasal spray. I asked my GP to refer me to a hospital in London on the NHS for a specialist who is the best in the UK apparently but he said that I would have to go through the local hospital first to get the referral as the London hospital would not fund it for me as i'm not in the region or something. Very annoying!

I am cutting out sugar at the moment because I feel this helps a little until I get my results from the allergy testing back. I really want to get a steroid spray or drops for the condition again as this is the only way to bring me back to normal for a while. I actually considered suicide briefly because it's so horrible living with this and I feel so embarrassed at work blowing my nose all the time. I wonder what people think of someone who fears social events because their nose is blocked - its crazy. I hate it so much. I will probably have another operation to remove the polyps and if I do then I will stay on a strict diet with only water, no bread, no sugar, low carbs etc and see if this helps.

I am going to also try tea tree oil again but not on cotton buds, in a spray bottle with distilled water as it seems to help a lot of people on here.

I will keep you posted with my progress.....

PS. I am getting sore throats a lot due to breathing with my mouth all the time and stress...

You are one of the most conscientious people here posting back about your ongoing experience. My heart went out to you after reading your postings. I know exactly what you're going through. It's so awful trying things and not getting the promised results, especially when they are costly. I've been dealing with these polyps for years. I had an operation and they came back, I lost my smell for 25 years and now they are at their worst and I hardly sleep now because they have turned me into a "mouth breather" :) I tried putting the tea tree on the polyp with a Q-tip and I too got the runny nose and was sneezing for hours but no relief. Once I made a nasal spray of 1/4C distilled water and 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp baking powder and a piece of hot cayenne pepper in the water and boiled it for a minute and took the pepper out and put it in a spray bottle. Ouchiwawa!! What a nice pick me up but, even better, at the time, it worked. I was able to breathe again and I got my smell back for 2 years with continuous use. It was amazing. But this time, it hasn't been working. Don't know why. Maybe because they are so big now. sigh

Anyhow, all the best to you and hope you found some relief.

Annette

Oops. By "You" I meant Doeboymcjc who came back a few times to update. Thanks for that. Also, correction:

I put the Tea Tree Oil on a cotton ball (not the Q-tip) and that's when I teared up and sneezed for hours and it had no effect. Haven't been too conscientious on the Q-tip method though. It's difficult after so many failures to "keep on plugging" but, if I do the Q-tip method daily, I will post back either way.

Best, Annette

I just started to use tto on my huge swollen polyps and it is working slowly. I use a qtip and I have had some fall out a little each day. Like I said it is slow, but in my book after years of suffering it is a small victory.

I had surgery as well, & they came back, going for allergy shots for 4.5 years now, plus nasal meds. I will try to use the TTO & see how it goes. Sick too of all the meds, plus prednisone as well. ugh, is there not a Dr that can help with all this???

Hi, just reading about the reaction your having and being put off using TTO.

Nobody seems to be using TTO on its own as the nasal passage is very sensitive. You need to mix with something else to make a weak solution. Read the previous comments and they suggest mixing TTO with distilled water for a nasal spray or with castor oil for use with a cotton bud(q tip)

Hi, I have a suggestion for you. I have been fighting polyps for years with nasal steriods and occassional predinsone pills. I found a polyp protruding from my nostril and decided I was going to sterilize a needle nose plier and pull it out. I did, no pain, just a "snap" excuse the analogy, but it was kind of like picking a grape off a vine. I have removed about 4 of them with a small amount of blood and no pain.