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.
Tea tree oil has antimicrobial, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it an attractive essential oil for use as a natural remedy for infections. Tea tree oil should never be taken by mouth. Urinary tract infections, or UTI's, affect the bladder, kidneys, ureters and urethra.