James Thurber: I loathe the expression What makes him tick. It is the American mind, looking for simple and singular solution, that uses the foolish expression. A person not only ticks, he also chimes and strikes the hour, falls and breaks and has to be put together again, and sometimes stops like an electric clock in a thunderstorm.
But watch out, this is a liquid you want to keep far away from your mouth. Tea tree oil is dangerous if taken by mouth. It can cause serious side effects such as confusion, inability to walk, unsteadiness, rash and coma, says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Janet Prystowsky.
1 Massage: Drops of essential oil are added to a natural carrier oil and applied to skin areas with gentle rubbing. 2  As noted earlier, massage blends should not exceed 1% concentration of essential oils (one drop in a teaspoon) for adults. Gargle: Drops of essential oil are added to water. 2  You mix, then gargle the solution and spit it out. 3  Do NOT swallow it. 4  For example, one drop of tea tree oil in a glass of water can be gargled for sore throat discomfort.