Safety, efficacy and provenance of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil

被引:59
作者
Carson, CF [1 ]
Riley, TV
机构
[1] Univ Western Australia, Queen Elizabeth II Med Ctr, Dept Microbiol, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia
[2] Western Australia Ctr Pathol & Med res, Dept Microbiol & Infect Dis, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia
关键词
tea tree oil; Malaleuca alternifolia; Melaleuca oil; chemical composition; contact allergy; antimicrobials; medicaments;
D O I
10.1034/j.1600-0536.2001.045002065.x
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学];
学科分类号
100102 ;
摘要
The identity, sources and composition of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil are discussed, and earlier errors in the literature indicated. Reports of both therapeutic and allergenic effects are reviewed.
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