Tea Tree Oil - Medicinal Uses, Interactions, Side Effects, Dosage


by Steve Mathew - Date: 2007-02-26 - Word Count: 79 Share This!

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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