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December 2009 PMID 19843207

In vitro antiviral activity of Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil.

A Garozzo, R Timpanaro, B Bisignano, P M Furneri, G Bisignano, A Castro

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52
Peak: 4 in Sep 2021
across 4 sources since Feb 2020

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40,162
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82

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Feb 2020 – Nov 2023

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What people are saying

Several posts highlight the common uses of tea tree oil for skin and bacteria, with phrases like 'helps with skin problems' and 'kills bacteria and fungi,' which reflect general interest but lack detailed scientific discussion. The tone is practical and casual, indicating moderate engagement but not a deep focus on the antiviral implications detailed in the article.

AgreementModerate agreement

Some discussions acknowledge the antiviral properties of tea tree oil and relate it to the study's findings, showing moderate agreement.

InterestNeutral interest

Posts show neutral interest, mentioning the oil's general uses without deeply engaging with the scientific details of the publication.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments involve mild engagement, referencing applications like skin problems and bacteria, but not delving into the specifics of antiviral activity.

ImpactModerate impact

The influence of the publication is seen as moderate, primarily sparking curiosity about tea tree oil's broader uses rather than emphasizing its impact on virology or medicine.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated the in vitro antiviral effects of Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil (TTO) and its components, finding that TTO and certain compounds like terpinen-4-ol, terpinolene, and alpha-terpineol inhibit influenza A H1N1 virus replication without being toxic to cells.
  • TTO and some components showed limited effectiveness against other viruses such as polio, ECHO 9, Coxsackie B1, and herpes viruses, and did not exhibit significant virucidal activity overall.
  • The results suggest that TTO could be a promising candidate for treating influenza infections, mainly due to the antiviral properties of terpinen-4-ol.
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Lidiya Angelova, microbiologist, PhD
@angelovalidiya · X

Get a tea tree oil (helps with skin problems, kills bacteria and fungi too). https://t.co/yoTb7i9OXW

Sep 8, 2021 · 19 likes · 3 shares · 23,815 followers View post →
Dilip Mutum
@admutum · X

@SandraLeeMD @MichellePhan A few more sources - Antiviral properties of essential oils: https://t.co/ulgh28CLN4? https://t.co/nTW6cRvrH4 https://t.co/9iMPg7Zg5O https://t.co/FFc6V5YCXU

Feb 4, 2020 · 12 likes · 9,373 followers View post →
Silence Is Compliance
@graydaygamer · X

RT @angelovalidiya: Get a tea tree oil (helps with skin problems, kills bacteria and fungi too). https://t.co/yoTb7i9OXW

Sep 8, 2021 · 3 shares · 3,076 followers View post →
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@andgrateful · X

RT @angelovalidiya: Get a tea tree oil (helps with skin problems, kills bacteria and fungi too). https://t.co/yoTb7i9OXW

Sep 8, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,841 followers View post →
Gioanola Alessandra
@GioanolaA · X

RT @angelovalidiya: Get a tea tree oil (helps with skin problems, kills bacteria and fungi too). https://t.co/yoTb7i9OXW

Sep 8, 2021 · 3 shares · 822 followers View post →
Fabius
@Fabius_SPQR · X

@neko_yuki_nya 御指摘のサイトの元論文（の一つと思われるもの）を見てみました。 https://t.co/Ey6lEMoE6S 確かに強い抗ウイルス効果がありそうですが、次のような論文を読むと現行品に変わるほどの勢いがあるかどうかはよく分かりませんでした。 https://t.co/AD0nb73IPl

Jan 5, 2021 · 48 followers View post →

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Thankful
@andgrateful · X

RT @angelovalidiya: Get a tea tree oil (helps with skin problems, kills bacteria and fungi too). https://t.co/yoTb7i9OXW

Sep 8, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,841 followers View post →
Gioanola Alessandra
@GioanolaA · X

RT @angelovalidiya: Get a tea tree oil (helps with skin problems, kills bacteria and fungi too). https://t.co/yoTb7i9OXW

Sep 8, 2021 · 3 shares · 822 followers View post →
Silence Is Compliance
@graydaygamer · X

RT @angelovalidiya: Get a tea tree oil (helps with skin problems, kills bacteria and fungi too). https://t.co/yoTb7i9OXW

Sep 8, 2021 · 3 shares · 3,076 followers View post →
Lidiya Angelova, microbiologist, PhD
@angelovalidiya · X

Get a tea tree oil (helps with skin problems, kills bacteria and fungi too). https://t.co/yoTb7i9OXW

Sep 8, 2021 · 19 likes · 3 shares · 23,815 followers View post →
Fabius
@Fabius_SPQR · X

@neko_yuki_nya 御指摘のサイトの元論文（の一つと思われるもの）を見てみました。 https://t.co/Ey6lEMoE6S 確かに強い抗ウイルス効果がありそうですが、次のような論文を読むと現行品に変わるほどの勢いがあるかどうかはよく分かりませんでした。 https://t.co/AD0nb73IPl

Jan 5, 2021 · 48 followers View post →
Dilip Mutum
@admutum · X

@SandraLeeMD @MichellePhan A few more sources - Antiviral properties of essential oils: https://t.co/ulgh28CLN4? https://t.co/nTW6cRvrH4 https://t.co/9iMPg7Zg5O https://t.co/FFc6V5YCXU

Feb 4, 2020 · 12 likes · 9,373 followers View post →