TICK BITE OIL
- FOR USE ON ALL VENOMOUS INSECT BITES INCLUDING TICK, MOSQUITO, BEE/WASP & SPIDER BITES
- 100% CERTIFIED ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL AROMATHERPY BLEND FOR DOGS
- 0.5 OZ DROPPER BOTTLE
A bite soothing, anti-bacterial, anti-viral blend used to help promote healing and prevent infection.
RECCOMENDED USE: Apply to bites after removing ticks. Wash the bite with soap and water or a dilute Betadine solution. Using your finger or a Q-Tip, apply 2 drops directly to each tick bite. Reapply as needed, 1-2x/day, until the bite is healed.
For natural protection against tick bites, we recommend outfitting your dog with an Amber Crown Baltic Amber Collar and applying our Tick Spritz (or the DIY Tick Spritz) tick repellent formula immediately before entering tick infested areas (at the trailhead). Check your dog carefully for ticks after outdoor activities (a flea comb works well, as does wiping dogs down with a white cloth towel or lint roller right after walks). Remove ticks as soon as possible, ideally within 24-hours.
INGREDIENTS: Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils of *Rose Geranium, *Lavender, *Thyme, *Eucalyptus, *Oregano, *Cinnamon, *Hyssop and Rara Avis Flower Remedy Blend in a *Organic Extra Virgin Cold-Pressed Olive Oil base. *Certified Organic
IMPORTANT: For external use on dogs and large mammals only, we do not recommend using essential oils on or around cats or exotics (rodents, birds, reptiles).
“PATCH TEST” FIRST FOR INDIVIDUAL REACTIONS & SAFE USE: Prior to actual use, we recommend placing a single drop of this essential oil blend to a small area of skin such as the inside underarm or inside of the rear leg (a spot with little fur, away from the head). After application, watch for adverse reactions within the first 24-hours. Possible reactions include skin irritation, headache, nausea, respiratory complaints, or dizziness.
Originally developed by Kasie Maxwell Grujcic in 2001 for Rara Avis Herbs and reformulated in 2023.
IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT TICK BORNE DISEASE (TBD), save the tick (store in freezer in a sealed container/plastic bag or small jar) to submit for laboratory testing. Attach the tick with a little tape onto a piece of paper or put the tick into a sealed bag with a paper towel. If possible, make note of:
- Date of bite
- Location where tick attached (i.e., name of park, city, residence/address)
- Location on body where tick was removed (e.g., lower right leg, back of neck, etc.)
- Any other details about physical symptoms or location where tick was encountered
NATURAL REMEDY SUGGESTION We strongly recommend administering a single dose of the homeopathic remedy LEDUM 200C (2 pellets, given BID for 1-2 days) immediately after finding a tick bite. Concerning symptoms to look for after a tick bite may include a skin rash, fever, lethargy, muscle/joint pain, limping or lameness, lack of appetite, walking stiff or with an arched back, and less commonly, breathing difficulties. Ledum 200C may be given more than the first 1-2 days after a bite, if needed. However, please consult with a qualified homeopath for a dosing schedule best suited for your animal’s symptoms.
NOTE: Purchase this homeopathic remedy from SFRAW, in most local natural health foods stores, or online through:
Due to quality, proper handling/storage, and counterfeit concerns, we do not recommend purchasing homeopathic remedies through Amazon.
MORE ABOUT EACH OF THE ESSENTIAL OILS IN THIS BLEND:
- Rose Geranium – Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that can help protect against many infections; relieves nerve pain when applied to skin. As a natural anti-inflammatory, soothes itchy and irritated skin. Strong anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties help the body fight off skin diseases and infections; soothes bacterial and fungal skin infections; helps heal wounds and alleviates skin inflammation.
- Lavender – Powerfully relaxing anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and antiseptic agent that helps reduce the pain, swelling, irritation, and itchiness of insect bites. Fights infection, helps to speed healing, promotes tissue rejuvenation and recovery from bites & stings.
- Thyme - Potent anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial which may help prevent infection by spirochetes; shown to be effective against biofilm and stationary phase B. burgdorferi (pathogenic spirochete responsible for Lyme disease) in vitro; antiseptic properties that help cleanse wounds and reduce risk for infection; studies have found it has the power to fight against antibiotic resistant strains of pathogenic bacteria.
- Eucalyptus - Potent anti-inflammatory properties relieve swelling and pain from tick bites. Powerful germicidal with a strong anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, antioxidant, and anti-mycotoxigenic action; antimicrobial properties promote faster healing of insect bites.
- Oregano – Contains carvacrol (an anti-bacterial compound) which is highly effective at killing B. burgdorferi, the pathogenic spirochete bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Used to manage persister forms of this spirochete, removes biofilms and arrests growing forms of Borrelia. It can also help neutralize and extract the venom from any insect bite or sting.
- Cinnamon – Used in combination with other essential oils (such as thyme) it is effective against stationary phase B. burgdorferi; used to manage persister forms of this spirochete, remove biofilms and arrest growing forms of Borrelia. Anti-biotic and antiviral properties Helps to heal skin infections quickly, and counter infections from developing. A potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer agent.
- Hyssop – Anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant properties help with the management of skin irritations; exhibits strong anti-microbial activity against many pathogenic bacteria species including S. pyogenes, S. aureus, C. albicans and E. coli (but not against P. aeruginosa); helps prevent skin infections, increases healing time, reducing redness, inflammation, and scarring.
Statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
