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18 www.DesertMessenger.com April 5, 2017 Tea Tree or "Melaleuca alternifolia" essential oil is the only essential oil that is anti-viral, anti-bacterial & anti-fungal. The name derives from its local usage as a type of herbal tea, prepared from the leaves. Our pres- ent knowledge of the properties and uses of tea tree is based on a very long history of use by the aboriginal people of Australia. It has been extensively researched recently by scientifi c methods with the following results: 1) This oil is unusual in that it is active against all three varieties of infectious organ- isms: bacteria, fungi & viruses. 2) It is a very powerful immuno-stimu- lant, so when the body is threatened by any of these organisms tea-tree in- creases its ability to respond. The essential oil is derived from a small tree or shrub with needle-like leaves similar to cypress. The oil is distilled from the leaves & twigs using steam or water extraction. Surpris- ingly tea tree is also the only essential oil you do not have to keep in a dark glass container. The light will not de- stroy it's healing properties. So you might see it in stores in clear glass Benefits of Tea Tree Essential Oil bottles instead of the dark brown or blue type. One could use tea tree 'neat', but no more than say 3 times a day. If you are sensitive to it, it will have a drying affect on your skin, just discontinue use. Some say it is the only "medicine" you will ever need!! Aromatherapy Uses: Skin Care: abscess, acne, athlete's foot, blisters, burns, cold sores, dan- druff, herpes, insect bites, oily skin, rashes (diaper rash), spots, warts, in- fected wounds. Respiratory System: asthma, bron- chitis, catarrh, coughs, sinusitis, tu- berculosis, whooping cough. Genito-urinary System: thrush, vagi- nitis, cystitis. Immune System: colds, fever, fl u, in- fectious illnesses such as chicken pox. This is strictly for informational pur- poses, it is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or ailment. For more information contact Herb- mama at 580-490-1770. 'Like' us on fb at Herbs 4 Health!! Chamber's End-of-Season party at Leadwell READER'S OASIS BOOKS 690 E. Main - Quartzsite (one block east of Family Dollar) 928-927-6551 QUARTZSITE COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE 177 W. Main St. (end of Showplace Lane) Behind Silly Al's Pizza SUMMER HOURS April thru October Thurs. Fri. Sat. 9am-1pm Call us and schedule a donation pickup 928-927-6039 or 928-916-7338. 100% of our proceeds remain here in Quartzsite! WINTER HOURS November thru March Mon- Sat 9am-1pm QUARTZSITE COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE We hear so much about the "good ol' days" in Quartzsite. It's time for a QUARTZSITE THROWBACK! Some folks might remember when families had a party out at Ledwell's, north of town at the end of the season and before the heat sets in. So...Quartzsite Area Chamber of Commerce & Tour- ism is changing up their mixer this month and having a Party at Ledwell on Saturday, April 22nd starting at 6pm. The Chamber will provide the Meat and Drinks for $10/person donation. Please bring your own chairs and a dish to share. To get there, drive out Hwy. 95 north of town to mile marker 114. Turn west on the dirt trail. This season's rainfall has made the road a bit of a challenge. If you need a ride thru the wash, call the Cham- ber at 928-927-5200 and we'll transport you in. Everyone is invited to this fam- ily friendly event. Come on out and enjoy the beautiful evening at this time of year and watch the sunset. Acoustic music is welcome, too. It's a great time of year for a get-together in the desert! If you have any questions, please call the Chamber at 928-927-5200 or drop in and see us. Open 10am- 2pm Monday thru Saturday. We're located at 1240 W Main Street, across from McDonald's.

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