Multiple industries
Alternative protein
Aquaculture
Cereal grains
Cross industry
Essential oils
Fruits
Game
Honey bees
Nuts
Other rural industries
Pasture, fodder & feed
Poultry
Pulse grains
An updated evidence map on applications, efficacy, and safety of Tea Tree Oil
The use of Tea Tree Oil has a long history in Australian traditional medicine. Today, Tea Tree Oil is manufactured for a variety of purposes, including for the use in cosmetics and health products. This investment reviews the published research on the current applications of Tea Tree Oil, its functionality and the mechanisms associated with its effects. It will provide specific recommendations for use in different scenarios, provide ideas and recommendations regarding new formulations and product developments for industry and identify gaps in current research. The investment will also communicate the effects and safety of Tea Tree Oil to consumers and health care providers.
Project date
14 Jun 2020-18 Jul 2021
Principal investigator
Romy Lauche
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