Department of Health and Dietetics,Faculty of Health and Medical Science
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Professor
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Title
The essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil) and its main component, terpinen-4-ol protect mice from experimental oral candidiasis
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Joint Author
Summary
The efficacy of tea tree oil (TTO) and its main component, terpinen-4-ol, were evaluated in a murine oral candidiasis model. The results suggest that TTO and terpinen-4-ol may have the potential of therapeutic ability for mucosal candidiasis.