Antifungal activity of the components of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil

2003502 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Katherine A. Hammer · University of Western Australia

Christine Carson · University of Western Australia

Thomas V. Riley · University of Western Australia

Abstract

This study has identified that most components of tea tree oil have activity against a range of fungi. However, the measurement of antifungal activity may be significantly influenced by the test method.

Topics & Keywords

Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity Natural product bioactivities and synthesis Plant chemical constituents analysis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Applied Microbiology

Volume 95, Issue 4, pp. 853-860

DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2672.2003.02059.x

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