Manuka Oil vs Tea Tree for MRSA

Research has shown that Tea Tree Oil is effective as a topical application for treating MRSA:

http://www.tto.bcs.uwa.edu.au/
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/f-w98/teatrees.html

However, Manuka Oil appears to be 20-30 times more effective than Tea Tree Oil in killing MRSA and other types of bacteria:



source: http://www.manuka-nz.co.nz/article_info.php/articles_id/34/

WARNING: There are numerous products (soap, shampoo, creams, etc) on the market today that includes Tea Tree Oil but may not be effective in treating MRSA and actually increase MRSA antibiotic resistance.

Research shows that these products need to contain a minimum of 4% Tea Tree Oil to be effective in killing MRSA. Perhaps the required Manuka Oil concentration may be even less?

The good news is that it's easy to make your own shampoos and liquid soaps. TheTruthAboutTeeTree site provides a lot of good information about Tee Tree Oils and info how to make your own.