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.
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Melaleuca alternifoliaTea tree oilMelaleucaProvenanceTree (set theory)Traditional medicineMedicineEssential oilBotanyBiologyMathematics
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- 2001
- Type
- review
- Volume
- 45
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 65-67
- Citations
- 82
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Christine Carson,
T. V. Riley
(2001).
Safety, efficacy and provenance of tea tree (<i>Melaleuca alternifolia</i>) oil.
Contact Dermatitis
, 45
(2)
, 65-67.
https://doi.org/10.1034/j.1600-0536.2001.045002065.x
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- 10.1034/j.1600-0536.2001.045002065.x