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

Contact Dermatitis. 2001 Aug;45(2):65-7. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0536.2001.045002065.x.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / adverse effects
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / chemistry
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / therapeutic use*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Melaleuca*
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Tea Tree Oil / administration & dosage
  • Tea Tree Oil / adverse effects
  • Tea Tree Oil / chemistry
  • Tea Tree Oil / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local
  • Tea Tree Oil