Essential oil exposures in Australia: analysis of cases reported to the NSW Poisons Information Centre

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Essential oils are aromatic, volatile liquids extracted from plant material by steam distillation and named... Read More → Essential oil exposures in Australia: analysis of cases reported to the NSW Poisons Information Centre

Volatile chemical emissions from essential oils

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Abstract Essential oils, widely used in society, emit numerous volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Some of... Read More → Volatile chemical emissions from essential oils

The efficacy of Australian essential oils for the treatment of head lice infestation in children: A randomised controlled trial

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Abstract The increase in resistance of head lice to neurotoxic pediculicides and public concern over their... Read More → The efficacy of Australian essential oils for the treatment of head lice infestation in children: A randomised controlled trial

Essential oils and metal ions as alternative antimicrobial agents: a focus on tea tree oil and silver

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Abstract The increasing occurrence of hospital-acquired infections and the emerging problems posed by... Read More → Essential oils and metal ions as alternative antimicrobial agents: a focus on tea tree oil and silver

Biological Activities of Essential Oils: From Plant Chemoecology to Traditional Healing Systems

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Abstract Essential oils are complex mixtures of hydrocarbons and their oxygenated derivatives arising from... Read More → Biological Activities of Essential Oils: From Plant Chemoecology to Traditional Healing Systems

What happens after Activation of Ascaridole? Reactive Compounds and their Implications for Skin Sensitization

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Abstract To replace animal testing and improve the prediction of skin sensitization, significant attention... Read More → What happens after Activation of Ascaridole? Reactive Compounds and their Implications for Skin Sensitization

In Chemico Evaluation of Tea Tree Essential Oils as Skin Sensitizers: Chemical Composition on Aging and Generation of Reactive Species

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Abstract Tea tree oil (TTO) is an essential oil obtained from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, M.... Read More → In Chemico Evaluation of Tea Tree Essential Oils as Skin Sensitizers: Chemical Composition on Aging and Generation of Reactive Species

Essential Oils, Part III: Chemical Composition

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Abstract Data on the chemistry of essential oils which have caused contact allergy are provided. The largest... Read More → Essential Oils, Part III: Chemical Composition

Is it Possible to Assess the Allergenicity of Mixtures Based on IN Chemico Methods? Preliminary Results on Common Fragrance Aldehydes

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Abstract Most perfume compositions and cosmetics contain mixtures of fragrance ingredients, synthetic or... Read More → Is it Possible to Assess the Allergenicity of Mixtures Based on IN Chemico Methods? Preliminary Results on Common Fragrance Aldehydes