title: Safety, efficacy and provenance of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, The University of Western Australia, Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, Nedlands WA 6009, Australia. ccarson@cyllene.uwa.edu.au
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Carson
authors.forename: T V
authors.initials: TV
authors.lastname: Riley
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D031650:Melaleuca; D008517:Phytotherapy; D020947:Tea Tree Oil / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D020947:Tea Tree Oil