Tea Tree Oil – Medicinal Uses, Interactions, Side Effects, Dosage
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil, or melaleuca oil, is an essential oil from the leaves of Melaleuca altemifolia, a tree native to Australia.
Uses and Benefits:
Tea tree oil is primarily used as a topical anti-infective. It is found in facial care products to treat or prevent acne, mouthwashes and toothpaste, and skin and nail care products to treat or prevent fungal infections.
Pharmacology:
Components of the essential oil are numerous; the primary antimicrobial constituents are terpinen-4-ol, 1-8-cine
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Originally posted 2009-10-30 09:31:59. Republished by Old Post Promoter
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