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Tea tree oil has long been used externally to treat wounds and infections.
HMPC monograph: Traditional use: Small, superficial wounds, insect bites, small boils, acne, for skin irritations, athlete's foot, itching and mild oral mucosal inflammation
ESCOP monograph: Bacterial and mycological infections of the skin, furunculosis, athlete's foot, nail fungus. Also for the eradication of MRSA (multi-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) during hospitalization; trichomonal vaginitis, vaginal candidiasis and cervicitis.
Commission E: no monograph
