Journal article
Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil: A review of antimicrobial and other medicinal properties
Clinical Microbiology Reviews, Vol.19(1), pp.50-62
2006
Abstract
Complementary and alternative medicines such as tea tree (melaleuca) oil have become increasingly popular in recent decades. This essential oil has been used for almost 100 years in Australia but is now available worldwide both as neat oil and as an active component in an array of products. The primary uses of tea tree oil have historically capitalized on the antiseptic and anti-inflammatory actions of the oil. This review summarizes recent developments in our understanding of the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities of the oil and its components, as well as clinical efficacy. Specific mechanisms of antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action are reviewed, and the toxicity of the oil is briefly discussed.
Details
- Title
- Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil: A review of antimicrobial and other medicinal properties
- Authors/Creators
- C.F. Carson (Author/Creator) - The University of Western AustraliaK.A. Hammer (Author/Creator) - The University of Western AustraliaT.V. Riley (Author/Creator) - The University of Western Australia
- Publication Details
- Clinical Microbiology Reviews, Vol.19(1), pp.50-62
- Publisher
- American Society for Microbiology
- Identifiers
- 991005540000807891
- Copyright
- © 2006 American Society for Microbiology
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- Collaboration types
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- Citation topics
- 3 Agriculture, Environment & Ecology
- 3.16 Phytochemicals
- 3.16.314 Essential Oil
- Web Of Science research areas
- Microbiology
- ESI research areas
- Microbiology