Summary
A pilot study investigating whether tea tree oil is a useful wound treatment product. It is important because tea tree oil is used widely for this purpose despite a lack of comprehensive evidence that it is beneficial.
Program
Tea Tree Oil
Research Organisation
University of Western Australia
Objective Summary
This pilot study aimed to determine if tea tree oil can eliminate methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from colonised wounds and to determine if tea tree oil is a beneficial treatment for wounds.
Project Code
PRJ-000822
Project Stage
Closed
Project Start Date
Thursday, September 1, 2005
Project Completion Date
Friday, May 30, 2008
Journal Articles From Project
Not Available
National Priority
Promoting and maintaining good health
National Priority
Advanced Technology
National Priority
TTO-Increasing demand