AgriFutures Tea Tree Oil Program RD&E Snapshot
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TEA TREE OIL
The Effectiveness and Safety of Australian Tea Tree Oil
16 pages
Published: 5 Sep 2007
Author(s): RIRDC
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Tea tree oil is one of Australia’s most studied essential oils
– numerous studies have been done into its efficacy, stability,
oxidation and toxicity. This document gives an overview of the key
safety and efficacy studies relating to tea tree oil.
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