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2. Tea tree oil - Wikipedia

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   Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil, is an essential oil with a fresh, camphoraceous odour and a colour that ranges from pale yellow to nearly colourless and clear. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It is derived from the leaves of the tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia , native to southeast Queensland and the northeast coast of New South Wales , Australia.

3. Melaleuca alternifolia - Wikipedia

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   Tea tree oil is commonly used as a treatment for acne, although evidence is limited that it is effective for this purpose. [11] [15] If ingested, tea tree oil is toxic with serious side effects, including coma, and may cause skin irritation if used topically in high concentrations. [11] [16] As of 2006, no deaths were reported in the medical ...

4. List of plants used in herbalism - Wikipedia

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   Tea tree oil: It has been used over history by Australian aboriginal people. Modern usage is primarily as an antibacterial or antifungal agent, but there is insufficient scientific evidence for such effects. [105] Melissa officinalis: Lemon balm: It is purported as a sleep aid and digestive aid. [106] Mentha x piperita: Peppermint

5. Bifonazole - Wikipedia

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   Bifonazole (trade name Canespor among others [1]) is an imidazole antifungal drug used in form of ointments. It was patented in 1974 and approved for medical use in 1983. [ 2 ] There are also combinations with carbamide for the treatment of onychomycosis .

6. Aromatherapy - Wikipedia

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   [26] [27] Some oils can be toxic to some domestic animals, with cats being particularly prone. [28] Most oils can be toxic to humans as well. [29] A report on three different cases documented gynecomastia in prepubertal boys who were exposed to topical lavender and tea tree oils. [30] The Aromatherapy Trade Council of the UK issued a rebuttal. [31]

7. Undecylenic acid - Wikipedia

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   Undecylenic acid is an organic compound with the formula CH 2 =CH(CH 2) 8 CO 2 H. It is an unsaturated fatty acid.It is a colorless oil. Undecylenic acid is mainly used for the production of Nylon-11 and in the treatment of fungal infections of the skin, but it is also a precursor in the manufacture of many pharmaceuticals, personal hygiene products, cosmetics, and perfumes. [1]

8. Can Tea Tree Oil Actually Prevent Hair Loss? We Asked ... - AOL

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   It may help with dandruff: Tea tree oil has anti-fungal properties, which can fight yeast or yeast-related conditions, such as seborrheic dermatitis, commonly known as dandruff.

9. Treatment of human lice - Wikipedia

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   The treatment of human lice is the removal of head lice parasites from human hair. It has been debated and studied for centuries. It has been debated and studied for centuries. However, the number of cases of human louse infestations (or pediculosis ) has increased worldwide since the mid-1960s, reaching hundreds of millions annually. [ 1 ]