The Biological Activity of Tea Tree Oil and Hemp Seed Oil

Eucalyptus oil and tea tree oil.

Dear Sir, We read the excellent short review article of Higgins et al. (1) on contact allergy to and the safety of eucalyptus oil with great interest. Having recently finished writing a full literature review of contact allergy to and the chemical composition of essential oils (2), we would like to give some additional information on eucalyptus oil. Also, we will address the question raised by ...

Tea tree oil.

Tea tree oil is an increasingly popular ingredient in a variety of household and cosmetic products, including shampoos, massage oils, skin and nail creams, and laundry detergents. Known for its potential antiseptic properties, it has been shown to be active against a variety of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and mites. The oil is extracted from the leaves of the tea tree via steam distillation. This...

Hemp seed oil: A source of valuable essential fatty acids

Deferne, J.L. and D. W. Pate, 1996. Hemp seed oil: A source of valuable essential fatty acids. Journal of the International Hemp Association 3(1): 1, 4-7. Interest in Cannabis has largely focused on its content of psychoactive substances (cannabinoids) or its potential industrial use as a source of cellulose fibre. While the whole seed has long been used as a source of food, its potential healt...

Antimicrobial properties of tea tree oil

Phytomedicine 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, antifungal, antiviral and anti-inflammatory actio...

The Effectiveness and Safety of Australian Tea Tree Oil