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Essential oil Data sheet
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Date:
Product: Essential oil
Common name: Tea tree
Botanical name: Melaleuca
alternifolia
Terpineol; low
cineole
Origin: Austrailia
Source/supplier (including batch number):
Expiry date:
Date
opened:
Re-order date:
Composition(See attached Suppliers data
sheet)
Toxicity
Lethal dose: Adult: 148ml
(oral ingestion)
Child: 32ml (oral ingestion)
Flash point: 57º C
Emergency treatment:
If
swallowed drink plenty of milk then seek medical advice.
Accidental spillage to eyes, irrigate
with milk or carrier oil, then plenty of water.
Assessed risk: Low / moderate / high (circle)
Precuations: Store in locked
cabinet away from children and vulnerable adults. Qualified access only
Properties: Anti-infectious;
Anti-inflammatory; Immuno-stimulant; MRSA; Fungal skin conditions;
Candida;
Expectorant; Radio-protective;
Dilution: 0.5 -
10% (see Application)
1-2% for massage; 0.5-1% for elderly/infirm
Cautions: Oxidisation can cause contact
dermititis; Possible contact dermititis associated with
sensitisation and
frequent use.
Contraindications: None known at normal
dilution
Interactions: Phenobarbitone?
Application
Topical: Massage
in carrier oil; lotion, spray, hair
Inhalation: Vaporiser,
steam AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES
Bath: 4-6
drops added to 1 Tbsp milk under running bath water
Compress: 10%
mixed well in clean water PATCH TEST FIRST
Dressing: 5-10%
mixed well in clean water PATCH TEST FIRST
Other: 5-10%%
dilution in water for topical spray application to local infection where massage
and carrier oils are not appropriate. SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE.
Adverse reactions recorded: Contact dermatitis in few cases
Sources of information: Price
et al. 1999 Aromatherapy for Health Professionals p330-331;
HerbMed at
http://www.herbmed.org/
Notes
Can be applied neat to small areas to treat local infection, bites, stings, tinea pedis, boils
For applications in excess of _____% seek approval
from: